DRUG INDUSTRY TO SHIFT TO DIGITAL ORDERS.

Highlights the Controlled Substance Ordering System, developed by PEC Solutions Inc. to replace paper-based order forms by electronic transactions in the pharmaceutical industry in the U.S. End to a time-consuming and expensive process using the Drug Enforcement Administration's Form 222; Issuance of digital certificates to individuals at pharmacies or distributors who are certified to order schedule II drugs; Requirement of technology investments throughout the industry.