Blockchain in Healthcare Today (Dec 2023)

Why Industry-Wide Standards Matter In Fulfilling the Intent of DSCSA

  • Christiane Wirrig, PhD,
  • David Kessler

DOI
https://doi.org/10.30953/bhty.v6.293
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 2

Abstract

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Speakers discuss the importance of standardization in order to digitalize the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain as motivated by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Key topics • What is DSCSA? • What does FDA’s Stabilization Period mean? • Why do technology standards matter and how are they being implemented, i.e. interoperability through standards? • Focus on standardization, due diligence in the context of DSCSA-regulated digitally managed pharma supply chain • 2023 readiness in relation to stabilization period until 2024 • Inspections will keep happening • ATP is mandatory, authentication & authorization • Data security

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