In many European countries (e.g. UK, Germany, France) Opioids are only used in Hospitals, with very few exceptions. Most doctors will prescribe sth like Ibupro

In many European countries (e.g. UK, Germany, France) Opioids are only used in Hospitals, with very few exceptions. Most doctors will prescribe sth like Ibuprofen or Aspirin which is sufficient for most pain. If your pain is so strong that you can't fight it with Ibuprofen it's likely that you're better off in a hospital that treats your condition. The exception are patients at the end of their lives. In this case, opioids can be given to provide a better experience for the patient if treatment is not possible or not desired (by the patient). But most of these patients will be in hospitals as well.