Sasukesuma, does the health system to which your PCP belongs have an online patient-portal? I message my PCP, orthopedic surgeon and oncologist when I need a prescription refill--and often, the refill is granted automatically and I get a notice or robo-call that it was approved.
You have every right to ask your PCP as to why every refill requires an office visit. For some meds, like antidepressants, dosage may have to be adjusted or even a different drug prescribed based on your doctor's evaluation of its effectiveness via your interaction with him. For others such as diabetes, cholesterol, or hypertension meds, dosage may also need adjustment based on periodic blood tests--and if you're coming in to get a blood draw, it's a good sign that your PCP wants to touch base with you in person.
