Paper vs. Electronic: 72% of Americans Want Physicians to Use Mobile E-Prescribing Tools What We Should Know: – A new e-prescription survey of 1,004 U.S. consumers, ages 18 and over conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of DrFirst in December 2020 shows that despite the industry’s claim of widespread adoption of e-prescribing (EPCS), many doctors continue to write paper prescriptions. The survey found that 53% of Americans say some of their prescriptions are still sent to the pharmacy by phone, fax, or paper. – They also often wait days for even urgently needed medications, as the survey revealed 72% of Americans say their doctors still provide paper prescriptions for controlled substances. The survey also reveals that nearly three-quarters (72%) of Americans want their doctor to use a mobile e-prescribing tool when away from the office.