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Hi docs, do you think i can get my gp to prescribe me just pure codeine?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae
Dr. Romanth Waghmaraeanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Codeine: There is nothing you can do to get a doctor to prescribe exactly what you want. Prescribing is based on your history, the exam, your age etc... and what the doctor is comfortable prescribing based on a strong indication and need for that script.
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