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OCI Highlights Significant Milestone in ATP Credential Adoption on Verification Router Service
OCI highlights a historic surge in ATP credentials with over 33,000 VRS requests in late 2025. Powered by Spherity and LedgerDomain, this milestone proves that automated DSCSA compliance is now a scalable reality for the pharmaceutical industry.

Spherity
Mar 231 min read


DSCSA Master Data Hub FAQ: What Spherity’s CARO Customers Ask
CARO v1.3 expands Spherity’s DSCSA solution into an ATP master data and communication hub. This FAQ answers the most common customer questions on deduplication, data updates, handling unverified records, and event driven notifications.

Spherity
Feb 192 min read


DSCSA Compliance Solution, CARO: The Next Chapter in Compliance‑as‑a‑Service for Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Credentials, and Master Data
CARO v1.3 evolves from a VRS utility into an Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) master data and communication platform for DSCSA. This article breaks down what’s new—ATP and license checks, a governed address book, and auditable partner messaging—and outlines the long-term vision for CARO as Compliance-as-a-Service.

Spherity
Feb 167 min read


Spherity Expands its DSCSA Compliance Software, CARO, to Transform US Pharma Supply Chain Compliance into a Comprehensive Master Data & Communication Hub
Spherity announced CARO v1.3, upgrading its DSCSA compliance software into an Authorized Trading Partner Master Data & Communication Hub for the US pharma supply chain.

Spherity
Feb 93 min read


Authorized Trading Partner checks are a foundational DSCSA requirement
This article analyzes two notable events in the US DSCSA from mid-December 2025: the FDA's Form 483 issuance to a Texas med spa and Louisiana's TR-WEEK initiative. It highlights key takeaways on FDA scrutiny across the supply chain, the effectiveness of ATP credentials in electronic tracing, and ongoing challenges surrounding GLNs.

Christiane Wirrig
Jan 224 min read


Antares Vision Group and Spherity Expand Partnership with Reseller Agreement to Deliver DSCSA ATP Credentials
Antares Vision Group expands its partnership with Spherity, becoming a reseller of ATP digital credentials to streamline DSCSA compliance, enhance identity verification, and strengthen supply chain security.

Spherity
Dec 2, 20253 min read


DSCSA Expert Webinar Key Takeaways: Your Toolbox for VRS, Credentials and Interoperability
Discover four key takeaways from our DSCSA webinar covering Verification Router Service (VRS), Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) credentials, and interoperability as the November 27 deadline approaches.

Spherity
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Essentra Pharmacy adopts Spherity’s Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) credentials ahead of FDA’s DSCSA compliance deadline
Essentra Pharmacy adopts Spherity’s DSCSA ATP credentials early, enhancing patient safety and supply chain security ahead of the 2026 FDA deadline.

Spherity
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Understanding DSCSA ATP Verification in Pharma Supply Chains
The solution for DSCSA Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) verification lies in automation. New technologies, such as the Verification Router Service (VRS) and digital ATP credentials, are changing the game. They enable real-time, automated verification, replacing slow, manual checks with a seamless, interoperable system.

Spherity
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Community pharmacy embraces Spherity’s digital credentials for enhanced efficiency and DSCSA compliance
Community pharmacy, Uptown Pharmacy, embraces Spherity’s digital credentials for enhanced efficiency and DSCSA compliance

Spherity
Sep 18, 20253 min read


AvKARE partners with Spherity to bring Digital ATP Credentials to the pharmaceutical supply chain making compliance easier, safer, and smarter for everyone
AvKARE partners with Spherity to deploy ATP Credentials, boosting efficiency, fighting counterfeits, and ensuring DSCSA compliance.

Spherity
Sep 11, 20252 min read


R&S Northeast partners with Spherity to bring digital credentials to the pharmaceutical supply chain
R&S Northeast partners with Spherity to bring digital credentials to the pharmaceutical supply chain, helping ensure that every prescription drug product and trading partner is verified, secure, and DSCSA compliant.

Spherity
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Movilitas.Cloud Launches Free Mobile App to Streamline DSCSA Verification for Wholesalers and Pharmacists
Movilitas.Cloud launches free mobile app to streamline DSCSA verification, enabling fast 2D barcode scanning and instant VRS responses — powered by open digital credentials and backed by Movilitas.Cloud, Spherity, and LedgerDomain.

Spherity
Jul 21, 20253 min read


VRS in the real world: VR-Day №2
In May 2025, the Louisiana Board held its second public drug verification exercise—testing VRS, DSCSA Authority & ATP credentials ahead of the May 27 DSCSA exemption deadline. How did it compare to the first? What key insights did participants share?

Christiane Wirrig
May 15, 20253 min read


How to evaluate DSCSA ATP Credential Adoption
DSCSA enforcement is finally here after multiple delays, and ATP credentials are essential for compliance, data protection, and cybersecurity. So, how is ATP credential adoption progressing — and where do we stand today?

Christiane Wirrig
Apr 16, 20255 min read


5 Reasons Why DSCSA ATP Digital Credentials Beat GLN Allow Lists
As the pharma industry moves toward DSCSA compliance, the VRS Provider Network highlights concerns with GLN Allow Lists and how ATP digital credentials address them.

Eddie Pak
Apr 10, 20253 min read


Highlights from the first 2025 DSCSA Town Hall
PDG and FDA hosted the first of three DSCSA town halls—explore key points, industry insights, and key takeaways from the session.

Eddie Pak
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Progress in pharma on digitalization and secure data exchange
Pharma industry updates and key takeaways from the 15th Annual Pharma Serialization & Supply Chain 2025 and HDA DMC 2025.

Christiane Wirrig
Mar 13, 20255 min read


International digital credential adoption
If you're in digital credentialing, you're part of a global movement, investing in a future-proof, scalable tech. Let's explore examples!

Christiane Wirrig
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Rising VRS and digital credential adoption
OCI-conformant digital credentials seamlessly interoperable in public Verification Router Service (VRS) exercise.

Christiane Wirrig
Jan 9, 20252 min read
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