March 12, 2025
Who Needs Product Verification, and Why It’s Important for the DSCSA and Beyond
How VRS Benefits the Entire Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Last Friday, I described the importance of Verification Router Service (VRS) systems, introducing the benefits they provide within the pharmaceutical supply chain. As emphasized previously, the value of VRS systems extends beyond saleable returns, helping streamline product verification for trading partners and ensure product legitimacy. In this […]
March 7, 2025
Beyond Saleable Returns: The Benefit of VRS Systems
What is a VRS System, and What Value Does it Provide? Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), US pharmaceutical trading partners are required to verify the Product Identifier (PID) of a pharmaceutical product when items are suspect or considered for saleable returns. To deploy a widely available (and highly responsive) product verification system […]
February 4, 2025
How to Best Prepare for Final DSCSA Deadlines
DSCSA Deadline: Coming Soon As highlighted numerous times since its announcement, the FDA has provided an exemption for certain eligible trading partners from Enhanced Drug Distribution Security (EDDS) Requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). These exemptions vary in length depending on the trade partner; for manufacturers and repackagers, the deadline for compliance […]
January 22, 2025
Breaking Barriers: How DSCSA Transforms Healthcare Supply Chains
Gary Lerner, Founder and President of Gateway Checker, was recently a guest on the Next Level Supply Chain Podcast by GS1 US. Speaking with VP of Innovation and Partnerships at GS1 US, Reid Jackson, their discussion highlighted the importance of a secure supply chain in keeping healthcare patients safe. Their conversation covers the Drug Supply […]
January 17, 2025
Conversation with GS1 to be Released January 22nd – Next Level Supply Chain Podcast
Gateway Checker founder and president Gary Lerner recently had the opportunity to speak on the Next Level Supply Chain Podcast, hosted by GS1 US. His conversation focused on DSCSA guidelines and their benefits on the supply chain, best practices for conformance, and tons more. The episode will be released on January 22nd—to watch […]
