Brief Answer:
different countries have different regulations

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

For narcotic drugs to be prescribed, it is dependent on patient's illness. In different countries it is different.
Most of countries do not prescribe the narcotics drug frequently and if required prescribe it in triple prescription.

Now a days narcotic drugs and other schedule X drugs are not available in market but the doctors keep it with them and administer to the patients, whenever required.

And also, doctors have to maintain records as to whom he give drugs and for what reason and what quantity.

For what purpose you want to know about this?

Awaiting your response.

Thank you

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