# DSCSA Mandate * **Definition:** The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Mandate refers to the U.S. federal law enacted in 2013 that establishes a framework for the secure distribution of prescription drugs, requiring enhanced tracking and tracing of pharmaceutical products throughout the supply chain to prevent counterfeit drugs and ensure patient safety. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / DSCSA Mandate ## News * Selected news on the topic of **DSCSA Mandate**, for healthcare technology leaders * 106 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**How one system boosted revenue through specialty pharmacy, 340B**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/fairview-health-james-hereford-specialty-pharmacy) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Understanding What Recent Court Action Means to 340B Reform**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/understanding-what-recent-court-action-means-to-340b-reform) | [[AJMC]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Long COVID linked to rising anxiety and depression in children**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250520/Long-COVID-linked-to-rising-anxiety-and-depression-in-children.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 5/16/2025 | [**Hospitals cheer 340B rebate ruling but still await HHS' final say - Fierce Healthcare**](https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/hospitals-cheer-340b-rebate-ruling-still-await-hhs-final-say) | [[FierceHealthcare]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Fusion Partners with MMCAP to Offer Advanced DSCSA Compliance Solution, Fusion360, to Government Healthcare Facilities Nationwide**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fusion-partners-with-mmcap-to-offer-advanced-dscsa-compliance-solution-fusion360-to-government-healthcare-facilities-nationwide-302455402.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 5/10/2025 | [**Foreign Drug Pricing Policy Creates Unfavorable American Outcomes - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/foreign-drug-pricing-policy-creates-105001928.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 5/9/2025 | [**Will commercial insurers 'fill the gap'? Health system execs focus on Medicaid**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/will-commercial-insurers-fill-the-gap-health-system-execs-focus-on-medicaid/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/7/2025 | [**This CFO encourages leaders to 'think outside the box' to combat labor shortages**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/this-cfo-encourages-leaders-to-think-outside-the-box-to-combat-labor-shortages/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Healthcare Life Sciences Drug Pricing Digest - April 2025 #2**](https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/healthcare-life-sciences-drug-pricing-5962328/) | [[JD Supra]] | | 4/3/2025 | [**As Court Action Heats Up, Study Shows More Money Made on 340B in Wealthy Areas**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/as-court-action-heats-up-study-shows-more-money-made-on-340b-in-wealthy-areas) | [[AJMC]] | | 3/27/2025 | [**The craft and science of counterfeit-resistant packaging - Yahoo**](https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/craft-science-counterfeit-resistant-packaging-011833372.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 3/5/2025 | [**Medication Management and Supply Chain Still Underwater: Challenges and Future Trends in Health Care**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/medication-management-and-supply-chain-still-underwater-challenges-and-future-trends-in-health-care) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**LSPedia Awarded MMCAP Infuse National Contract for FDA DSCSA Compliance - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lspedia-awarded-mmcap-infuse-national-135300651.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/26/2025 | [**LSPedia Awarded MMCAP Infuse National Contract for FDA DSCSA Compliance**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lspedia-awarded-mmcap-infuse-national-contract-for-fda-dscsa-compliance-302385682.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/17/2025 | [**How AI Is Reshaping Healthcare for Patients & Providers - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/02/17/how-ai-is-reshaping-healthcare-for-patients-providers/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 12/26/2024 | [**Omnicell Unveils OmniSphere to Revolutionize Medication Management**](https://thehealthcaretechnologyreport.com/omnicell-unveils-omnisphere-to-revolutionize-medication-management/) | [[Healthcare Technology Report]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**LSPedia AND OMNICELL COLLABORATE IN AN EFFORT TO ADVANCE PHARMACY ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/lspedia-omnicell-collaborate-effort-advance-134100439.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**LSPedia AND OMNICELL COLLABORATE IN AN EFFORT TO ADVANCE PHARMACY ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lspedia-and-omnicell-collaborate-in-an-effort-to-advance-pharmacy-supply-chain-compliance-and-innovation-for-hospitals-and-health-systems-302322514.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/18/2024 | [**RFID Technology and the DSCSA: Paving the Way for a New Standard in Patient Care**](https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/rfid-technology-and-the-dscsa-paving-the-way-for-a-new-standard-in-patient-care) | [[Pharmacy Times]] | | 8/15/2024 | [**Pharma Pulse 8/15/24: Complying with the DSCSA, Justice Department Changing Tactics ...**](https://www.pharmexec.com/view/pharma-pulse-8-15-24-) | [[PharmExec]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**LSPedia and Pharma Logistics Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lspedia-and-pharma-logistics-announce-strategic-partnership-to-revolutionize-pharmaceutical-reverse-logistics-and-supply-chain-visibility-302220782.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/31/2024 | [**Obtain Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance Ahead of Deadline - Newswire**](https://www.newswire.com/news/obtain-drug-supply-chain-security-act-dscsa-compliance-ahead-of-22394240) | [[Newswire]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Prior Authorization Platform Humata Health Closes $25M Investment - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/07/09/prior-authorization-platform-humata-health-closes-25m-investment/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 6/29/2024 | [**New 'WEE' Urgency Raised As FDA Requires DSCSA EDDS Interoperability**](https://www.bioprocessonline.com/doc/new-wee-urgency-raised-as-fda-requires-dscsa-edds-interoperability-0001) | bioprocessonline.com | | 7/6/2022 | [**Hospitals and for-profit PBMs are diverting billions in 340B savings from patients in need**](https://www.statnews.com/2022/07/07/for-profit-pbms-diverting-billions-340b-savings/) | [[STAT]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Two Labs**: A company providing DSCSA/serialization compliance services, involved in discussions with the FDA regarding compliance strategies. - **Inmar Intelligence**: A company offering advanced healthcare solutions, including recall management systems to support compliance with DSCSA. - **LSPedia**: A company focused on enhancing pharmaceutical supply chain operations and compliance with DSCSA through its OneScan traceability platform. - **Softeon**: A tier-1 warehouse management system provider committed to helping pharmaceutical stakeholders comply with DSCSA requirements. - **Omnicell**: A provider of medication management solutions, collaborating with LSPedia to improve supply chain visibility and compliance. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Inmar Intelligence and MMCAP Infuse**: Renewed contract to provide advanced healthcare solutions, including recall management, to support DSCSA compliance. - **Softeon and Healthcare Distribution Alliance**: Softeon is a member of this alliance, aiming to prepare the pharmaceutical industry for DSCSA compliance. - **LSPedia and Omnicell**: Collaborating to integrate LSPedia's traceability platform with Omnicell's pharmacy management software for improved supply chain operations. - **LSPedia and Pharma Logistics**: Partnering to enhance compliance, data visibility, and efficiency in the pharmaceutical supply chain. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **EPCIS Interoperable Data Exchange**: Mandated by DSCSA for electronic data sharing among trading partners to ensure compliance. - **OneScan Traceability Platform**: LSPedia's solution designed to help healthcare providers achieve compliance with DSCSA regulations. - **AI-Driven Solutions**: Emerging technologies are being integrated into healthcare to improve medication management and compliance with DSCSA. - **RFID Technology**: Utilized for medication tracking to enhance safety and efficiency in drug distribution systems. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Data Quality and Integration**: Ensuring high-quality data and integrating various systems is crucial for compliance with DSCSA. - **Cost of Compliance**: The financial burden of implementing necessary technologies and processes for DSCSA compliance can be significant for companies. - **Compliance Readiness**: Many manufacturers are reportedly unprepared for compliance, with data sharing rates indicating significant gaps. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: As the healthcare sector adopts more technology, concerns about cybersecurity threats and data breaches increase.