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Drug Supply Chain Security Act Law and Policies

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DSCSA Policies

FDA has issued the following guidance and policy documents since the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) was enacted in 2013.

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Date PublishedTypeTitleAdditional Information
6/12/2024NoticeImplementing Interoperable Systems and Processes for Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; Notice; Request for Information and Comments; Reopening of the Comment Period 
12/6/2023Final GuidanceVerification Systems Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for Certain Prescription DrugsNotice of Availability
11/20/2023NoticeImplementing Interoperable Systems and Processes for Enhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements; Request for Information and Comments 
9/6/2023Final GuidanceDSCSA Standards for the Interoperable Exchange of Information for Tracing of Certain Human, Finished, Prescription Drugs Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
9/1/2023Final Guidance Compliance PolicyWholesale Distributor Verification Requirement for Saleable Returned Drug Product and Dispenser Verification Requirements When Investigating a Suspect or Illegitimate Product — Compliance Policies

Notice of Availability

FDA Statement: DSCSA compliance policies establish 1-year stabilization period for implementing electronic systems

8/31/2023Final GuidanceEnhanced Drug Distribution Security at the Package Level Under the Drug Supply Chain Security ActNotice of Availability
8/28/2023Final Guidance Compliance PolicyEnhanced Drug Distribution Security Requirements Under Section 582(g)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act — Compliance Policies

Notice of Availability

FDA Statement: DSCSA compliance policies establish 1-year stabilization period for implementing electronic systems

8/4/2023Final GuidanceWaivers, Exceptions, and Exemptions from the Requirements of Section 582 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActNotice of Availability
3/16/2023Final GuidanceDefinitions of Suspect Product and Illegitimate Product for Verification Obligations Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
9/23/2022Final GuidanceExemption and Exclusion From Certain Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for the Distribution of FDA-Approved Naloxone Products During the Opioid Public Health Emergency Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
7/06/2022Draft GuidanceIdentifying Trading Partners Under the Drug Supply Chain Security ActNotice of Availability
3/10/2022Draft GuidanceVerification Systems Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for Certain Prescription DrugsNotice of Availability
2/4/2022Proposed RuleNational Standards for the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors Third–Party Logistics Providers

Notice of Availability

Announcement

Extension of Comment Period

2/4/2022Proposed RuleCertain Requirements Regarding Prescription Drug Marketing

Notice of Availability

Announcement

2/4/2022Proposed Rule; WithdrawalRemoval of Certain Requirements Related to the Prescription Drug Marketing Act; Withdrawal

Notice of Availability

Announcement

2/4/2022Final GuidanceGuidance: Drug Product Tracing: The Effect of Section 585 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Questions and Answers

Notice of Availability

Announcement

6/3/2021Final guidanceProduct Identifiers Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act: Questions and Answers; Guidance for Industry; AvailabilityNotice of Availability
FDA in Brief
6/3/2021Final guidanceDrug Supply Chain Security Act Implementation: Identification of Suspect Product and NotificationNotice of Availability
FDA in Brief
10/22/2020Final GuidanceWholesale Distributor Verification Requirement for Saleable Returned Drug Product and Dispenser Verification Requirements When Investigating a Suspect or Illegitimate Product—Compliance PoliciesNotice of Availability
4/30/2020Final GuidanceExemption and Exclusion from Certain Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency 
9/23/2019Final GuidanceWholesale Distributor Verification Requirement for Saleable Returned Drug Product—Compliance Policy Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
7/3/2019NoticePharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain Pilot Projects; Reopening of Comment Period; Request for Information 
9/19/2018Final GuidanceProduct Identifier Requirements Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act – Compliance Policy Guidance for Industry (PDF - 254 KB)

Notice of Availability

FDA In Brief: FDA advances policies related to bolstering security of drug products in the U.S. supply chain

9/19/2018Final GuidanceGrandfathering Policy for Packages and Homogenous Cases of Product Without a Product Identifier (PDF - 319 KB)

Notice of Availability

FDA in Brief: FDA advances policies related to bolstering security of drug products in the U.S. supply chain

2/28/2018Draft GuidanceStandardization of Data and Documentation Practices for Product Tracing Guidance for Industry (PDF - 170 KB)  Notice of Availability
7/20/2017NoticePilot Project Program Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act; Request for Comments 
4/28/2017NoticePharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain Pilot Projects; Reopening of Comment Period; Request for Information 
2/16/2017Final GuidanceRequirements for Transactions With First Responders Under Section 582 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act--Compliance Policy Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
1/9/2017Draft GuidanceAnnual Reporting by Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers: Questions and Answers: Guidance for IndustryNotice of Availability
10/28/2015Final GuidanceDSCSA Implementation: Product Tracing Requirements for Dispensers – Compliance Policy Guidance for Industry (Revised)Notice of Availability
12/23/2014Final GuidanceDSCSA Implementation: Product Tracing Requirements — Compliance Policy Guidance for Industry Notice of Availability
12/8/2014 Draft Guidance Drug Supply Chain Security Act Implementation--Annual Reporting by Prescription Drug Wholesale Distributors and Third-Party Logistics Providers Notice of Availability

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