Class III narcotics are scrutinized much more carefully than any other drug in the classification, including AAS. When I used to prescribe tons of narcotics, my reason was PAIN. The only time I ever had a problem was when people tried to alter the script, counterfeit the script, or get multiple scripts filled at the same time. This has happened to me maybe 5 times in 14 years. I write my scripts in such a way that they cannot be altered or forged. When I write for AAS, it is always for involuntary weight loss ( caused by any number of facotrs, not just AIDS) or hypogonadism. Pharmacists are not in the business of checking my records every time a script is written, for they would go broke doing so. I have the responsibility for adequately diagnosing and treating the condition. That's why doctors are licensed and DEA certified. A pharmacist has maybe questioned my judgment 2 times in the last 14 years, but still respected my choice of meds. If the patient is taking a med that interacts with something I prescribed or is allergic, then I want to know about it. AAS use is now long-term--it is not a cure, so pharmacists expect repeated dosages and refills, for neither hypogonadism or involuntary weight loss is curable. The DEA's attention is on NARCOTICS 90% of the time. Narcotic abuse is a national priority.