Commentary|Podcasts|November 27, 2024

Nov. 27 is Here: What Does That Mean for DSCSA?

Author(s)Nicholas Saraceno, Senior Editor

Nicholas Saraceno offers an overview of the legislation and how it impacts the pharma supply chain.

In this episode of The PC Podcast, Nicholas Saraceno, Pharma Commerce’s editor, explains:

The history behind the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)
The significance of Nov. 27
The latest DSCSA exemptions and what that means for trading partners
How this piece of legislation and AI are able to intertwine

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