[inter_netuser]

You had an incompetent prescriber.

Tapering doses for all sorts of medications are routinely done, and any pharmacy can handle such an rx. If they can't - you don't want to go to such a pharmacy anyway.

[aaaaaaaaata]

Easy to say when you're in a major city/within the 100 mile border zone.

[inter_netuser]

Unfortunately, you often have to travel at times to find good talent/expertise.

Some people move permanently, in order to obtain medical care. Sometimes, to another country.

Most compounding pharmacies will ship, and most physicians will only require one visit in person in 12 months.