Usually depots start with a small test dose to ensure there aren't any nasty reactions. Maybe 40mg is a test dose and they will titrate you up from there?
I would not be happy at all if something as big as this was decided without a proper chat. You should be an active participant in your treatment. I think it would be important to ask your CPN for a meeting with whoever your new psychiatrist will be so you can express your preferences and concerns.
Good luck.
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