The Future of Track and Trace: What’s Next After DSCSA?

As the U.S. pharmaceutical industry hits key DSCSA compliance milestones, many supply chain leaders are already looking ahead. The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) has transformed how we trace and verify prescription drug movement in the United States—but it’s just one chapter in a global evolution toward stronger, smarter pharmaceutical serialization.

What comes next for the industry? For manufacturers, wholesalers,3PLs, and dispensers alike, the future of track and trace is more connected, more collaborative, and more international than ever before.

Beyond Borders: A Global View of Serialization

Countries around the world are implementing or expanding their own traceability frameworks—many of which go beyond DSCSA in scope and technical requirements. Understanding these international trends is essential for pharmaceutical companies operating globally or planning to expand into new markets.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead:

European Union: Full Compliance Under the Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD)

The EU has already implemented full serialization under its Falsified Medicines Directive. Products must carry unique identifiers and anti-tampering devices, and manufacturers must upload data to a centralized EU hub. The system is built for cross-border compliance, offering lessons in standardization, scalability, and patient safety.

UAE: Global Leadership in Real-Time Compliance

The United Arab Emirates continues to set the pace in global serialization. Its Tatmeen platform is one of the most advanced national traceability systems, requiring real-time data exchange and robust authentication tools. Companies working in the Gulf region are aligning operations to meet these high standards—many using LSPedia’s OneScan platform as a foundation.

Bahrain: A National Rollout Powered by OneScan–SmartPass

In January 2025, Bahrain launched an upgrade to its national traceability system, OneScan–SmartPass, powered by LSPedia and MVC. This solution offers a single gateway for end-to-end compliance, setting a new benchmark for efficient public-private sector collaboration.

What It Means for U.S. Companies

Even as DSCSA compliance efforts continue in the U.S., global harmonization is becoming increasingly important. Supply chains span continents—and the systems that manage them must be able to support and adapt to varying regulations, data formats, and enforcement expectations.

Organizations that build flexibility into their serialization strategy today will be best positioned for growth tomorrow.

Key Takeaways for Staying Ahead:

• Embrace interoperability. Invest in systems that can support multiple jurisdictions, standards, and trading partner requirements.

• Stay informed. Global serialization requirements are evolving. Having a trusted partner helps you stay ahead of regulatory changes.  

• Think beyond compliance. Traceability isn’t just about meeting requirements—it’s about unlocking better inventory management, patient safety, and business intelligence.

LSPedia: Your Partner in Global Serialization

LSPedia is proud to power DSCSA compliance across the U.S. and support international efforts in regions like the EU, UAE, and Bahrain. Our OneScan® platform and Investigator™ module help companies unify operations, reduce exceptions, and stay agile in an increasingly complex compliance landscape.

Whether you're navigating your first compliance milestone or the last step on the path toward global reach, LSPedia is here to help.

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