I agree with your vent totally, when I read the post my response was WHAT ultracet for a broken rib!!! My doc tried to give me that junk for migraines once they go past the triptan phase telling me what strong pain killers they were. LOL on that. I think I could get more relief from a tylenol. For goodness sake I hope the poster demanded something more stronger. I never broke anything thank goodness if that is all they give you.