ATP (Authorized Trading Partner)

Licensed, authorized supply-chain counterparty

An Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) is a licensed entity authorized to distribute or dispense prescription drugs under DSCSA—manufacturers, repackagers, wholesalers, and dispensers with valid state and federal credentials.

Trading partners must transact only with other ATPs. Partner authorization workflows map authorized GLNs and license data to inbound EPCIS and outbound ship destinations.

NABP Pulse provides a directory and API ecosystem for ATP verification and regulator communications. DSCSA compliance still requires interoperable EPCIS exchange with authorized partners.

In TracePharma

→ Partner profiles map authorized GLNs and license metadata to inbound presets.
→ Receiving validates ship-from GLN against tenant partner authorization.
→ Pulse directory API integration is on the product roadmap; EPCIS-layer cutover works today.

Related terms

GLN DSCSA 3T (TI, TH, TS) VRS All terms

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