Exempt Products

The following are examples of products that are exempt from the law.

• Blood and blood components intended for transfusion.
• Radioactive drugs and radioactive biologics.
• Intravenous products intended for replenishment of fluids and electrolytes or calories.
• Intravenous products used to maintain the equilibrium of water and minerals in the body.
• Medical gases.
• Compounded drugs.
• Dispensing drugs pursuant to a prescription.
• Medical convenience kits and combination products.
• Sterile water and products intended for irrigation.

For more information on DSCSA, visit https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-supply-chain-integrity/drug-supply-chain-security-act-dscsa.