Resources
Educational information dispensers may find useful to assist in implementation of the DSCSA.
A resource page developed collaboratively among supply chain trading partners to house educational information dispensers may find useful to assist in implementation of the DSCSA. The information provided here may not reflect current industry consensus and/or recent FDA guidance and proposals, but rather the views of the individual posting organizations. To submit resources for consideration please complete this form.
Article
Blog
Checklists
- Update DSCSA Checklist (NCPA Member-Access Only)
- Drug Supply Chain and Security Act Requirements
Continuing Education Courses
- Free: Pharmacists: Utilize DSCSA Requirements to Protect Your Patients (FDA)
- Free: Understanding New DSCSA Requirements and Common Diversion Schemes
Events
- APhA Pulse on Practice & Policy: Track-andTrace Q&A with FDA, NABP, and NCPA. Register here.
- HDA Traceability Seminar: August 26-28, Washington, DC
FAQs
- Preparing for the November 2023 Drug Supply Chain Security Act Requirements (ASHP)
- Drug Tracing Frequently Asked Questions (Cardinal Health)
- DSCSA Frequently Asked Questions (GS1)
- Protect Your Patients Fact Sheet (FDA)
- Questions and Answers on Dispenser Requirements under DSCSA (PDSA)
- Frequently Asked Questions by the Pharmaceutical Industry in Preparing for the US DSCSA
FDA Guidance Documents and Announcements
Podcasts
- ASHP Podcast
- Locked on Pharmacy Podcast: Track and Trace: Pharmacists New Responsibilities to Combat Counterfeit Drugs (APhA)
Presentations
- DSCSA: What Specialty Pharmacies Need to Know (NCPA)
- Drug Supply Chain Security Act Changes and Implications for Dispensers (NCPA)
Publications
- Pharmaceutical Dispenser/Healthcare Provider GLN Quick Start Guide (GS1)
- Foundational Blueprint for 2023 Interoperability (PDG)
Webinars
- Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence: DSCSA Webinar Recording: Carolyn Liptak, Eric Marshall and Josh Bolin share insights on FDA final DSCSA guidance w/ host Gretchen Brummel
- PDG Conversation with Dr. Connie Jung of the Food and Drug Administration
- DSCSA Implementation for Association Partners (HDA)
- DSCSA Overview for National Community Pharmacists Association Members (HDA)
- DSCSA Overview for Dispensers (HDA)
- DSCSA Webinars and Presentations (FDA)
- DSCSA From Readiness to Interoperability (Inmar)
- HDA 2023 Traceability Webinar Series Recordings
- HDA 2022 Traceability Webinar Series Recordings
- August 11 Webinar Recording: “DSCSA Dispenser Preparedness: What Your Distributor Can Do for You” & “DSCSA Compliance for the Dispenser”
- August 25 Webinar Recording: “DSCSA 2023: How a Service Provider Can Help You Prepare” & “All about the VRS”
- September 15 Webinar Recording: “Myths versus Realities” & “Legal and Business Requirements Across the Supply Chain”
- Webinar Handouts: Myths vs. Realities about DSCSA
- September 28 Webinar Recording: “DSCSA 101 and Timeline & EPCIS Onboarding Checklist Presentation”
- Webinar PowerPoint: DSCSA 101 and Timeline & EPCIS Onboarding Checklist Presentation
- 2022 NCPA Webinar – DSCSA and NDC Proposed Rule (FDA)
- National Association of State Controlled Substances Authorities Regulator and Dispenser Preparation for DSCSA Webinar 2023