Hon ANDREW LITTLE: Yes, the change we're making for controlled drugs means e-prescriptions will reduce the number of times patients need to visit a GP for repeat prescriptions. For some chronic conditions, like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), prescribers will be able to increase the period of time covered by a single e-prescription. For medical practices, e-prescriptions are also an opportunity to cut administration costs, as they will no longer have to print, send, and store hard-copy prescriptions. 