When we talk about independent pharmacy compliance, two topics usually come up first: HIPAA and Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA). And for good reasons, both are critical to protecting patients and your pharmacy. But if you own or manage an
The day after the DSCSA deadline should not be the day your pharmacy starts asking where the records are. November 27, 2026, is the date many small dispensers are watching. Update: “FDA is issuing exemptions from certain requirements of section
If your pharmacy must search, guess, or call one person to answer these questions, your DSCSA process may need attention. DSCSA readiness is not only tested by complex legal questions. Sometimes it is tested by simple operational questions. Where are
As the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) reaches full enforcement in 2026, pharmacies across the US face new and more complex requirements. Compliance is no longer optional; it is now a legal, operational, and reputational necessity for anyone operating
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) has fundamentally changed how pharmacies track and verify if drugs purchased from their Authorized Trading Partners (direct order manufacturers and wholesalers) meet all federal requirements. With full enforcement deadlines (11/27/2026) fast approaching for
If you’re an independent pharmacy owner, you probably have a growing stack of regulatory concerns on your desk; somewhere near the top is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). With the November 2026 deadline approaching, the pressure to achieve
Keeping up with ever-evolving U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations is a top priority for every responsible pharmacy owner. As the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) fully phases in, finding the right DSCSA compliance solution has become a
On October 9, 2024, the FDA released a notice stating that it is issuing exemptions from specific requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) to large dispensers (pharmacies) for those items that are to go into effect on
The DSCSA Adventure continues. On June 12, 2024, the FDA released a notice stating that it is issuing exemptions from specific requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) to small dispensers (pharmacies) to go into effect on 11/27/2024
We have been on a roll with DSCSA Blogs and Webinars over the past year. So, why not continue this trend by focusing on one of the main goals of DSCSA: protecting patients from medication that may be counterfeit, stolen,
