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Why didn't the doctor write you a prescription when you saw him ? Doctors don't call in prescriptions, nurses and other designated persons do. Chances are you did complain about the care you were receiving when you kept calling in for the refill. Often when we are frustrated, we don't realize everything we say or the tone of voice we say it in. You need to find another doctor.
Some do. Mine does, using his laptop, right there in the room when he's with me, and it goes out to the pharmacy. It's all part of electronic medical record. By the time I reach my pharmacy after my doctor's appointment, my prescription is ready for pickup.

OP didn't indicate whether his/her doc does this, though.

More docs are using electronic prescriptions because there's far less chance of forgery or fraud.