When it comes to complying with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) regulations, understanding how a product moves through the supply chain—and who’s responsible for sending the serialized data—can be complex. This is particularly true with dropshipments, where products do not follow the traditional manufacturer → wholesaler → retailer path.
Let’s break down the difference between direct purchase dropshipments and wholesaler dropshipments, and why understanding this is crucial for data flow under DSCSA.