DSCSA: Be prepared. Get connected.
Morris & Dickson maintains a robust Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance program designed to support all sites of care in meeting key requirements. We actively monitor and address data exchange performance across all trade partners to ensure consistent, reliable interoperability. Our team is also working closely with small dispenser customers to help them achieve compliance ahead of the November 27, 2026 deadline. See below for additional guidance and resources.
For additional questions, speak to your Morris & Dickson representative or contact us at info@morrisdickson.com.
Taking DSCSA Action
Morris & Dickson has implemented OneScan™ from LSPedia® as part of a fully integrated DSCSA solution, enabling end-to-end serialization and EPCIS data exchange across our distribution operations. These capabilities are active across receiving, returns, and exception handling workflows, ensuring accuracy, visibility, and uninterrupted supply chain performance.
Pharmacy customers can access the DSCSA Reference Guide for key steps to support ongoing compliance with M&D.
Trade partners should refer to the Trade Partner Compliance Policy and weekly M&D Supplier Scorecards for current compliance status, or contact their Morris & Dickson representative for support.
DSCSA Resources
LATEST FDA GUIDANCE
The FDA has announced a one-year extension to the small dispenser interoperability requirement. For pharmacies with 25 or fewer full-time pharmacists and pharmacy technicians under the same corporate ownership, they will now have until November 27, 2027 to adhere to certain DSCSA requirements. Pharmacies should continue working toward adhering with the DSCSA requirements in this coming year. The FDA has also requested small dispensers to fill out a voluntary assessment on the resources required and challenges encountered in the compliance process. Small dispensers will have until September 22, 2026 to complete the survey.
Trade Partner Resources
Morris & Dickson has been working closely with our trade partners to ensure consistent transfer of EPCIS data. We are now accepting EPCIS data for pharmaceutical purchases, and we provide weekly scorecards on data accuracy back to trade partners.
DSCSA Pharmacy Reference Guide
Morris & Dickson has prepared the DSCSA Pharmacy Reference Guide to support dispensers in navigating compliance readiness.
Pharmacy Requirements
Retail Pharmacies are required to submit their Ship To and Bill To Global Location Numbers to Morris & Dickson via our M&D ordering portal.
Meet our DSCSA Experts
The M&D team of experts stay apprised of all the latest DSCSA information and will ensure your pharmacy compliance.
Vinu Pillai
Chief Compliance & Regulatory Officer
Scott Irelan
Vice President, Compliance
Additional Resources
FDA
US Food & Drug Administration page for the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
LSPedia
Third-Party DSCSA compliance vendor for Morris & Dickson. Once registered, M&D pharmacies can access EPCIS data via the LSPedia web portal.
Cervey
Tracker Serialization Solution that allows pharmacy dispensers to access/exchange EPCIS data with all suppliers
GS1
Access to acquire a Global Location Number (GLN)
DSCSAEdu
Joint pharmacy resource center developed by APhA, ASHP, HDA, NABP, NCPA, PDG, and PDSA
HDA
HDA Recommended Milestones for Traceability
