I recommend http://www.ratemds.com to assist in finding a new doctor…and also to leave a few choice words about the old one.
–FCOD
The medicine is being delivered tomorrow. 
This morning I called the specialists office to see if he would prescribe it for me. I explained the situation to the receptionist, gave her the direct number of the manager at the pharmacy, and told her that he had said that all he needed was someone to tell him to fill it exactly as in the past. She said that she would see if she could get it taken care of.
This afternoon I got a call from the pharmacy saying that the medicine will arrive tomorrow. They said that they had received a call from Carol in my GP’s office (not the specialist’s office) telling them to fill it exactly as in the past.
All I can figure is that the specialist’s receptionist called my GP’s receptionist and convinced her to try one more time. I imagine these receptionists talk to each other all the time and must have more pull than a mere patient.
Now that that’s solved I need to start the process of taking my business elsewhere.
The medicine arrived. It’s the proper amount and the proper dose. There’s five refills so it will be a little while before I face this hassle again.
Maybe your doctor is like mine, and just writes down the prescriptions without noting them in his records. I know every time I go to see him, I have to remind him which medications I’m taking.
I finally set up a computer record listing all my drugs, dates of medical appointments, any illnesses, etc., so if necessary I can print it out or email it to any doctor that needs it.
I keep a text file of my medications, too. I note the brand name, generic name, how much I take, and how frequently I take it. I also list my known allergies, both drugs and other substances. When I see a new doctor, I make sure the list is complete, and print it out. I put my name, address, and phone number on the sheet. Since I take quite a few prescription medications and a few OTC drugs, this saves time on my part and eyestrain on the doctor’s part. My handwriting stinks, and it’s even worse when I try to fill out a form on a clipboard. I’ve had several doctors thank me for this.
I should probably do the same thing for my blood sugar and weight readings.
Yep. My husband carries such a list in his wallet at all times. It’s very useful.
When I was in high school, I worked with Bill Gates. No, not THAT Bill Gates, he wasn’t even in high school yet. Bill Gates the pharmacist. He taught me much that has served me well. One was this:
The Gates idiot theory:
“There is a place for everyone in this world. Even those who through birth, or tragic accidents are left as barely functional vegetables…The women become Doctor’s telephone secretaries, and the men engage in a long career laying out streets in suburbs and subdivisions.”
You see a large part of his life was wasted on the telephone trying to avoid situations like the OP.