Brandon, MS – January 9, 2025 – In a groundbreaking step for DSCSA compliance, independent community pharmacies are embracing cutting-edge traceability tools to support suspect product investigations under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Mississippi-based community pharmacy Brandon Discount Drugs is using LedgerDomain’s tracing solution to support a suspect product investigation, marking a significant milestone in the industry, and demonstrating that advanced compliance tools are now accessible and effective for independent pharmacists.

The investigation, which remains ongoing, highlights the importance of credentialed data exchange and traceability under DSCSA standards. Using LedgerDomain’s tracing technology and XATP credentials, Brandon Discount Drugs has been able to securely generate and manage trace requests, ensuring the integrity and transparency of the supply chain while meeting federal regulatory requirements.

“Pharmacies like mine operate on thin margins and tight timelines in everyday communities where trust means everything. Having access to tools that make DSCSA compliance straightforward and effective is a gamechanger,” said Ryan Harper, PharmD, owner of Brandon Discount Drugs. “With LedgerDomain’s solutions, we’ve been able to keep pace with regulatory demands, protect our customers, and interoperate with manufacturers to support the investigation of suspect products. These tools are leveling the playing field for small businesses like ours.”

“Today’s pharmacists are busier than ever, but technology like LedgerDomain’s DSCSA solutions makes it faster and easier to deliver on patient safety,” said Todd Barrett, RPh, Senior Advisor, LedgerDomain. “Along with bridging out to enhanced drug distribution security networks such as the Verification Router Service (VRS), the XATP Compliance Suite empowers stakeholders with enhanced tracing workflows to support suspect and illegitimate product investigations. With this full suite of tools, independent pharmacies can quickly and securely engage with other supply chain stakeholders in minutes.”

Under DSCSA, trading partners must have systems and processes to investigate suspect and illegitimate products, including gathering the transaction information to map the product’s journey through the supply chain “in a secure manner that ensures the protection of confidential commercial information and trade secrets.” LedgerDomain’s XATP Compliance Suite seamlessly supports secure, electronic workflows including drug verification over the VRS powered by Movilitas, empowering independent pharmacies like Brandon Discount Drugs to quickly and easily meet the same standards as larger organizations.