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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
1 day ago4 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 123 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 251 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 183 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 112 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 22 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 213 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 143 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 155 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 93 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 12 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 135 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 114 min read


Rising VRS and digital credential adoption
OCI-conformant digital credentials seamlessly interoperable in public Verification Router Service (VRS) exercise.
Christiane Wirrig
Jan 92 min read


6 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies embrace Spherity’s digital credentials for enhanced security and compliance
With the upcoming DSCSA deadline, 6 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world have partnered with Spherity to enhance data security.
Spherity
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Regulators keep track of DSCSA readiness
FDA has been keeping its ear to the ground to understand the industry’s DSCSA readiness.
Christiane Wirrig
Nov 6, 20242 min read


FDA exemption for connected trading partners
FDA grants large-scale exemption to trading partners on enhanced drug distribution security (EDDS) and related requirements.
Christiane Wirrig
Oct 10, 20243 min read


Louisiana Board comments on digital credentials
The Louisiana Board surveyed DSCSA readiness (Aug–Sep 2024), a timely move ahead of FDA’s Stabilization Period ending Nov 27, 2024.
Christiane Wirrig
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Amsterdam to Washington: On a DSCSA mission
Read industry updates and key takeaways from the DSCSA Stabilization Period at the HDA Traceability Seminar.
Christiane Wirrig
Sep 3, 20245 min read


Recent observations on DSCSA exemptions and credentialing technology
FDA has granted a selective enforcement delay for small dispensers with the definition of ‘small’ being broader than in previous guidance.
Christiane Wirrig
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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