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Should i ask my doctor to prescribe more days of medicine during the covid-19 outbreak in case pharmacies run out or are closed?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Recommendations: It is recommended that you have at least a 30 day supply of your prescription medications.

Answered 5/7/2020

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