Thank you again bajjerfan for your reply. Your experience is unique. Tha pain management doctor stated that they do not know why the retailers have limited the supply of my medication. My doctor said he called the headquarters of the grocery chain, which is locally based, the limit imposed was a new store policy. It was based on the supplier not manufacturing as much medication. My doctor said it effects thousands of patients around our area. If this continues, my doctor will have to change my pain management program. As for you recieving your pain medication early from your pharmacy, I have no explanation. Perhaps your pharmacist is a kind sole that bends the rules a little. Dispensing a scheduled drug early is supposed to be against federal law. I haven't researched this. The pharmacist at my drug store advised me of the law.
In any event, I am happy that I found a pharmacy that dispenses the quantity I am prescribed. When this issues becomes more wide spread and effects all of the pharmacys in my area my physician will change my treatment. Thanks again.