Pharmacy Forward: Building A DSCSA-Ready Pharmacy

The November 2026 deadline is closer than you think and waiting is no longer okay. Too many pharmacies are delaying DSCSA compliance based on two dangerous assumptions: that their wholesaler has it covered, and that another FDA extension is coming.

In this episode of Pharmacy Forward, we're joined by Patrick Kittoe from the Pharmacy Owners Alliance (POA) to set the record straight and genuinely help you operationalize DSCSA in your pharmacy. No complex technical processes. Just real guidance for a clear path to DSCSA compliance.

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

✅ The common assumptions that are leaving your pharmacy exposed to non-compliance and what you should be doing instead

✅ Integrating DSCSA into common workflow like borrowing medications from a neighboring pharmacy, returns, and drop shipments

✅ How to manage scenarios like product recalls/quarantines and resolving missing or mismatched product data

✅ Practical tips for fitting compliance into your daily workflow and setting your team up for long-term success

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𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:

• Patrick Kittoe | Director of Vendor Relations, Pharmacy Owners Alliance (POA)

• Erin Parsons | Director of Compliance, LSPedia

• Jessica Jennings | Channel Sales Executive, LSPedia

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