Under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, what is required when a pharmacy sells a drug to another entity for distribution?

• A. Provide track and trace information and maintain records for 6 years
• B. Do not provide any tracking information when selling to another entity
• C. Keep records for 1 year and no track data
• D. Only provide track and trace information for biologics

Answer: (A)

Under DSCSA, when a pharmacy sells a drug to another entity for distribution, it must transfer track-and-trace information—the transaction information, transaction history, and transaction statement—to the downstream party and keep records of the transaction for six years. This requirement ensures clear provenance of the product as it moves through the supply chain and supports recalls and safety investigations. The idea that no tracking data is required, or that the record-keeping period is shorter, or that tracking applies only to biologics, contradicts the law's scope and duration.