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Practical traceability and drug-supply-chain compliance guidance.
VAWD is now NABP's Drug Distributor Accreditation. It's voluntary, and it isn't the only check that matters. Under DSCSA you can buy only from authorized trading partners. Here are the four checks that prove a wholesaler qualifies.
FDA pushed the DSCSA small dispenser exemption out to November 27, 2027. It covers the electronic, package-level requirements. It doesn't cover buying from authorized partners, keeping records, or handling suspect product. Here's the plain-English version.
FDA has extended certain DSCSA exemptions for qualifying small dispensers until November 27, 2027. The extra time is an implementation window—not a reason to pause. Use this practical plan to strengthen trading-partner controls, electronic tracing, exception handling, and staff readiness.