August 27, 2025 has arrived. The DSCSA wholesaler deadline is officially here. After years of planning, delays, and temporary exemptions, the FDA now requires wholesale distributors to be fully compliant with enhanced drug distribution security requirements.
But let’s be honest: nothing magically changed today. Many wholesalers are still scrambling to get live, EPCIS files are still being sent with errors, and the industry is stepping into what will likely be a fuzzy six-month period of adjustment.
So the real question is: “Now what?”
Stabilization Is the First Step
Reaching the deadline is not the finish line — it’s the beginning of a new phase. Now is the time to make sure your systems are stable, your processes are reliable, and your partners are prepared. If you think you’re fully compliant today, it’s important to ask yourself: “Are we aware of the issues that are coming our way?”
The reality is that most organizations are not.
The Issues Ahead
Even with today’s deadline, we’re still operating in a fragmented environment:
- EPCIS files are being exchanged, but not always with the correct commissioning events.
- Many companies are still spread across multiple systems, with data scattered in different places.
- A fragmented approach not only complicates DSCSA compliance — it introduces cybersecurity vulnerabilities that could compromise your business.
If you’re relying on a patchwork of bolt-ons, integrations, and point solutions, you’re setting yourself up for finger pointing when things go wrong.
Why One System Matters
At DCAA Solutions, we designed ePedigreeRX with this reality in mind. Compliance is not just about checking a box — it’s about ensuring your data and operations rest on solid footing.
- One integrated system
- Complete DSCSA Level 5 compliance
- Built-in ERP functionality
- No fragmentation, no finger pointing
This is the only way to move forward with confidence in an industry that can’t afford instability.
The Bottom Line
The DSCSA deadline is here, but the real work is just beginning. The next six months will separate companies who can stabilize and thrive from those who struggle with fractured systems and mounting risks.
If you’re asking yourself, “Now what?” — the answer is simple: get everything stabilized, and do it with one system built for this moment.
That’s what we do at DCAA Solutions.