Drug Quality and Security Act

The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), enacted in 2013, enhances the safety and quality of the pharmaceutical supply chain. It aims to prevent the distribution of contaminated or counterfeit drugs by establishing stricter manufacturing, tracking, and verification standards. The law creates a system called "track and trace," which allows authorities to verify the legitimacy of prescription medications from production to delivery. It also improves oversight of pharmacy practices, especially for compounding pharmacies, to ensure patient safety. Overall, the DQSA helps ensure that medications are safe, effective, and genuine, protecting consumers and the integrity of the drug supply chain.