Pharmacy Associations Urge FDA for Phased DSCSA Enforcement
In a joint letter submitted to the FDA, NASPA, along with several national pharmacy organizations, representing over 100,000 pharmacy professionals and 40,000 retail pharmacies, have requested a phased enforcement approach to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). The organizations express concern that manufacturers are not fully prepared to meet the November 2024 compliance deadline, leaving dispensers unable to meet their obligations under the DSCSA. The letter calls for a blanket waiver or exemption for dispensers until manufacturers can provide the necessary data, to avoid potential disruptions to patient care and medication access.