Wednesday, October 27, 2021

The Latest Activities Related To The DSCSA - FDA Website

Latest Activity - Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)

I like how the FDA is listing and reporting activity related to the DSCSA. They're now providing links to pertinent activities in a section called "Latest Activity."

According to the referenced FDA webpage:

"The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), was enacted by Congress on November 27, 2013. Title II of DQSA, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), outlines steps to build an electronic, interoperable system to identify and trace certain prescription drugs as they are distributed in the United States. This will enhance FDA’s ability to help protect consumers from exposure to drugs that may be counterfeit, stolen, contaminated, or otherwise harmful. The system will also improve detection and removal of potentially dangerous drugs from the drug supply chain to protect U.S. consumers.

Additionally, the DSCSA directs FDA to establish national licensure standards for wholesale distributors and third-party logistics providers, and requires these entities report licensure and other information to FDA annually."

Go to:  Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) - FDA.gov

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Friday, October 15, 2021

Former Obama FDA Chief Califf Is Front-Runner to Lead Agency - Bloomberg

According to the article:

"Robert Califf, who ran the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under President Barack Obama, has moved into top contention to lead the agency again, according to people familiar with the matter.

While a decision isn’t final, Califf is now the front-runner, said the people, who asked not to be identified because nothing has been announced. Califf, who is currently head of clinical strategy and policy at Alphabet Inc.’s Verily and Google Health units, would replace acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock if he is confirmed by the Senate."

Read the full source article: Former Obama FDA Chief Califf Is Front-Runner to Lead Agency - Bloomberg