I too have to go in to the doctor on a monthly basis. I think it has to do with what the state is now requireing of our doctors. They have to monitor all scripts that go out of the office. There is also now more paperwork to be filled out at each visit. I take morphine. There is alot of pressure now on the legitamate doctors when prescribing narcotics. If you can go to a pain specialist, maybe there would be a way for him to make sure the pharmasict has the medication you need. To be worried about withdrawl because they don't have it would scare me too. My walgreens is really good about keeping a supply for me as they know I come in every month. I know them by name and they sure know me!. My doctor has allowed me to keep a few extra pills in my possession, just in case the pharmacy runs out or has to order it. I have also been told, I can get a one month advance on my medications if we are in danger of a hurricane. I live on the coast of west fla. Try a pain specialist, rather than PCP. You may have less troulbe. I wish you all the best. ginnie