Cloud-based serialization data exchange hub connecting pharmaceutical organizations and supply chain partners for DSCSA and EU FMD compliance.
SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is a cloud-based solution that acts as a digital switchboard for external serialization data exchange between pharmaceutical organizations and their supply chain partners. The platform works in conjunction with SAP ATTP (Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals) as the serialization backbone, providing a single secure gateway for all external EPCIS event data.
The solution routes serialization information to and from diverse partners including CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organizations), 3PLs (Third-Party Logistics), customers, and wholesalers. It automatically converts data to meet country-specific regulatory requirements for both US DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act) and EU FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive) compliance, connecting to national regulatory databases in the correct formats.
SAP states that the platform is deployed by 7 of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally, 13 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, and 2 of the 3 largest U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers. SAP also states the platform is part of its serialization solutions used by 18 of the top 20 global pharmaceutical manufacturers.
2025 DSCSA implementation deadlines apply: wholesalers must comply by August 27, 2025, and dispensers with more than 25 FTE employees by November 27, 2025. The solution has passed EMVO certification for European Hub data loading and covers every step of the DSCSA journey from serialization to final dispense.
Pharmaceutical Edition
SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is purpose-built exclusively for pharmaceutical and life sciences organizations. The platform is designed specifically for pharmaceutical serialization and track-and-trace requirements under DSCSA and EU FMD regulations.
Core Capabilities
SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is delivered as a cloud-based SaaS solution. The platform integrates with SAP ATTP (Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals) as the core serialization backbone and connects to SAP S/4HANA enterprise systems.
The solution provides connectivity to diverse supply chain partners including Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs), Third-Party Logistics providers (3PLs), customers, and wholesalers. It connects to national regulatory databases in the United States (for DSCSA compliance) and European Union member states (for EU FMD compliance), automatically formatting data to meet country-specific requirements. The platform handles EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) event data exchange and provides real-time data routing at pharmaceutical industry scale.
Pricing is undisclosed. SAP provides pricing through direct engagement with its sales teams, following SAP's enterprise software licensing model.
The platform is designed for large pharmaceutical manufacturers and wholesalers. SAP states the customer base includes 7 of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally and 2 of the 3 largest U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers.
SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is implemented as part of a broader pharmaceutical serialization strategy, typically in conjunction with SAP ATTP as the serialization backbone. The platform serves as the external data exchange layer connecting pharmaceutical manufacturers to their supply chain ecosystem.
2025 DSCSA compliance deadlines apply: wholesalers by August 27, 2025, and dispensers with more than 25 FTE employees by November 27, 2025. SAP states implementation timelines are accelerated for organizations preparing for regulatory enforcement ahead of these deadlines. SAP states the platform has been deployed by 7 of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally, 13 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, and 2 of the 3 largest U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers.
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Strengths
SAP states the platform is deployed by 7 of the largest pharmaceutical companies globally, 13 of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide, and 2 of the 3 largest U.S. pharmaceutical wholesalers. The platform holds EMVO certification for European Hub data loading and DSCSA compliance coverage for organizations facing 2025 enforcement deadlines. It integrates with SAP ATTP as the serialization backbone, providing data flow for organizations already using SAP enterprise systems.
Limitations & Open Questions
Implementation challenges, user experience, and specific pain points are undisclosed. As an enterprise platform serving the largest pharmaceutical companies, the solution may require significant integration effort and may be sized primarily for large-scale pharmaceutical operations rather than small to mid-size manufacturers. The platform's positioning as part of the SAP ecosystem indicates it may be optimized for organizations already using SAP S/4HANA and SAP ATTP, potentially requiring broader SAP infrastructure investments for organizations using other enterprise systems.
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