FDA Drafts Guidance To Dispel Confusion About DSCSA Trading Partners
Executive Summary
FDA draft guidance clarifies the roles of the different supply chain partners under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. While much attention has focused on the serialization challenges in implementing DSCSA, less attention has been paid to which trading partners are authorized to transfer products.
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