GS1 Standards Implementation Guide
Healthcare
Deployment Guide for coding standards, tagging and EDI for
efficient deliveries and patient safety
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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 4
2 Efficient delivery process .............................................................................. 4
3 GS1 standard codes ...................................................................................... 5
3.1 Definition of the Product Hierarchy .................................................................................... 5
3.2 GTIN-13 ......................................................................................................................... 6
3.3 GTIN-13/SF .................................................................................................................... 6
3.4 GTIN-14 ......................................................................................................................... 7
Example of Catalogue coding with GTIN-13 ............................................................................ 9
3.4.1 Example of Catalogue coding with GTIN-14 ................................................................ 9
3.5 Changes to GTIN code ..................................................................................................... 9
3.6 Logistic Unit codes: SSCC .............................................................................................. 10
4 GS1 standard labelling requirements .......................................................... 11
4.1 Labelling requirements for trade units in the logistic environment ....................................... 11
4.1.1 Standard full pallet (defined in the catalogue): ......................................................... 11
4.1.2 Mono Item Part Pallet (not defined in the catalogue): ................................................ 12
4.1.3 Mixed Pallet (not defined in the catalogue) ............................................................... 13
4.1.4 Full box (defined in the catalogue) .......................................................................... 14
4.1.5 Part box (not defined in the catalogue) .................................................................... 15
4.1.6 Mixed Box (not defined in the catalogue) ................................................................. 16
4.2 Labelling requirements for Healthcare Products ................................................................. 16
4.2.1 Active Implantable Medical Device .......................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Self-test diagnostic products and in vitro diagnostic medical devices ........................... 17
4.2.3 Other healthcare products ...................................................................................... 17
4.3 Labelling Requirements for Medicines .............................................................................. 17
4.3.1 Medicines for Hospital Pharmacy ............................................................................. 18
4.3.2 Medicines for Retail Pharmacy ................................................................................ 18
4.3.3 Medicines for both Retail and Hospital Pharmacy ....................................................... 19
4.4 Recommendations on Human Readable information ........................................................... 19
5 The electronic packing slip for dispatches (DESADV) .................................. 20
5.1 Logistics DESADV (with SSCC) ........................................................................................ 20
5.1.1 Example Hierarchical Description of a Dispatch with CPS ........................................... 21
5.1.2 Mapping the Logistics DESADV message (with SSCC) ................................................ 24
5.1.3 Example Logistics DESADV message (with SSCC) ..................................................... 33
A.1 Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 35
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1 Introduction
For several years we have been working with the healthcare sector on various actions intended to lead to significant improvements to efficiency in the sector's supply chain. We now need to continue our in-depth study of the automation of logistical processes, using a common language for all agents in the chain.
The use of best practices, such as adopting the standard GS1 coding and symbol system and the EDI DESADV message, is necessary for progress in this area. The GS1 system includes a set of
standards and directives, used internationally, mainly relating to the identification of trade items (consumer units, groups of consumer units, boxes and/or pallets) and enables the transmission of
data through barcodes and EDI. As well as enabling the automation of processes, this standard working method makes it possible to maintain traceability throughout the supply chain.
This document gives detailed information on the requirements of pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution, which will enable synergies in the delivery process, regarding:
■ GS1 standard coding throughout the product hierarchy.
■ GS1-128 standard labelling of logistic groups
■ Optimum use of the EDI DESADV message
2 Efficient delivery process
The process to follow for optimum reception is given below.
The supplier has to send some batches of goods to the recipient's warehouse.
To do this, they prepare the boxes and pallets and each one is coded with the Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC).
The prepared and labelled goods are loaded into the lorry and dispatched to the recipient's
warehouse.
At the same time, the supplier sends an EDI DESADV message to the recipient of the goods, which contains:
■ SSCC of the pallets
■ Content of the pallets: GTIN + SSCC of the boxes
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■ Date and traceability information
This information can be used to prepare the reception of the goods. This means that preparatory work can be done in the warehouse or that the company's management systems can be prepared to receive the goods with an inspection/check and by simply reading the logistics unit serial codes on
the pallets.
3 GS1 standard codes
The entire GS1 standard is based on the following identification principle:
The unique and unambiguous identification of the different trade units of the product hierarchy will enable us to reference any product or group of products in a label or in commercial and transport documents (orders, delivery notes and/or invoices).
3.1 Definition of the Product Hierarchy
The trade unit means any item where there is a need to register previously defined information, and
which can be valued, ordered or invoiced at any point in the supply chain. These trade units may be a product, a group of products, a single dose, etc. The definition of all the formats available to a customer and the relationship between them is called the product hierarchy.
Within the product hierarchy it is very important to define the different levels or formats which may be found, to make it easier to understand the identification needs of each one.
Definition of the product hierarchy for healthcare products
Term Description Example:
Unit of consumption of patient use
This refers to the unit of the item individually considered in patient use
First grouping Level
Package containing one or several units of consumption, packaged for national distribution sales. Minimum fixed packaged amount, non-variable.
Second grouping
Level
Package containing one or several first grouping level units for sale or national distribution
Logistics Box
Exclusive packaging from the Logistics field containing several units of consumption or unit of consumption groupings.
Pallet Exclusive packaging from the Logistics field containing various logistics boxes.
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Definition of the product hierarchy for medicines
Term Description Example:
Unit of consumption
to patient
This refers to the unit of the item individually considered in patient use
Primary Packaging
First level of packaging of a product. This may refer to the unit of sale in the Pharmacy Office, or if the unit contains more than one dose, it may refer to a lower level.
Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Grouping Level higher than the primary packaging Material, containing one or more units of it.
Logistics Box
Exclusive packaging from the Logistics field containing several units of consumption or unit of
consumption groupings.
Pallet
Exclusive packaging from the Logistics field containing various logistics boxes.
In this sector there are 3 main types of code for uniquely identifying the various trade units:
3.2 GTIN-13
All base units must be identified with a GTIN-13 code, structured as follows:
3.3 GTIN-13/SF
For all units sold in pharmacies, pharmaceutical products, goods and supplies covered by Spanish Social Security (ASSS - Asistencia Sanitaria de la Seguridad Social), there is an exclusive solution for the Spanish market which can provide the National Code of the medicine in the GTIN-13 format. This is structured as follows:
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3.4 GTIN-14
For all units which are designed exclusively for the transport and storage of products in a logistical environment. It is generated including a digit (from 1 to 8) at the start of the code:
Important: A GTIN-14 cannot be created based on a GTIN-13/SF. In this case, the logistic
group must be coded with a GTIN-13.
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Options for assigning codes to different medical trade units
HIERARCHICAL UNIT
GTIN-13 GTIN-13/SF GTIN-14
PRESCRIP
TIO
N Consumer unit for
patients
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy
Box
Pallet
OVER-T
HE-
CO
UN
TER
Consumer unit for patients
Minimum sales unit in Retail Pharmacy
Box
Pallet
Important: The owner of the product brand is responsible for assigning codes, regardless of
the location and identity of the manufacturer.
Options for assigning codes to different healthcare product trade units
HIERARCHICAL UNIT
GTIN-13 GTIN-13/SF GTIN-14
PRESCRIP
TIO
N Consumer unit for
patients / implant
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy
Box
Pallet
OVER-T
HE-
CO
UN
TER
Consumer unit for patients / implant
Minimum sales unit in Retail Pharmacy
Box
Pallet
Important: It should be mentioned that the first and second level of the healthcare product
group, if they can be dispensed as such in a pharmacy, can only be coded with a GTIN-13 code different to that of the sales unit (or GTIN-13/SF in the case of a prescription medicine),
and in this case, they will match the minimum sales or dispensing unit.
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Example of Catalogue coding with GTIN-13
Hierarchical unit GTIN code
Consumer unit for patients 8456789123 00 3
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy 8456789123 01 0
Box 0 8456789123 02 7
Pallet 0 8456789123 03 4
3.4.1 Example of Catalogue coding with GTIN-14
Hierarchical unit GTIN code
Consumer unit for patients 3 8456789123 01 1
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy 8456789123 01 0
Box 1 8456789123 01 7
Pallet 2 8456789123 01 4
3.5 Changes to GTIN code
A change in one of the following characteristics of any sales unit must be accompanied by a change in the unit's GTIN code:
□ Product name, brand or description.
□ Formulation.
□ Dosage.
□ Net content (weight, volume or any other dimension which affects its commercial use)
□ Packaging configuration
□ Change in the packaging language (adding another language to the packaging does not require changing the GTIN).
□ Form or function.
□ Inclusion of certificates (such as CE)
□ In groups, the number of units contained and their subdivision into intermediate groups.
If you have questions about a particular case which does not appear above, contact AECOC by telephone: 93 252 39 00 or email: [email protected].
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3.6 Logistic Unit codes: SSCC
A logistic unit is an item of any composition established for transport and/or storage which needs to be managed through the supply chain.
The code used for logistic units is known as the SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code). This code is the key element in an efficient delivery environment.
Trade Unit
Logistic Unit
The SSCC is a serial number assigned to the dispatch unit (pallet, box, package, etc.), an as such
can differentiate two identical packages, for example.
Important: The SSCC code must only be assigned by the company which has put together
the logistic unit and is valid for one year from issue.
The SSCC is structured as follows:
D: Extension digit, from 0 to 9.
P1 P2: GS1 prefix (84 if the company is a member of GS1 Spain).
Ci: Together with P1 and P2 it forms the company prefix issued by GS1 to a member company.
Ii: Serial number of the package
C: Check digit.
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4 GS1 standard labelling requirements
This section precisely defines the content of the GS1-128 label according to the package to be identified.
4.1 Labelling requirements for trade units in the logistic environment
4.1.1 Standard full pallet (defined in the catalogue):
A full pallet is a grouping unit as defined in the catalogue of products and groupings, and identified with its own GTIN code.
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN pallet (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Example 1. Full Pallet label
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day
field should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day of the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
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4.1.2 Mono Item Part Pallet (not defined in the catalogue):
A part pallet is a grouping unit not defined in the catalogue of products and groupings, and therefore not identified with its own GTIN code.
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN Box content (02) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Number of boxes contained (37) Numbers, up to 8 characters
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Example 2. Mono Item Part Pallet Label
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day
field should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day if the
indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
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4.1.3 Mixed Pallet (not defined in the catalogue)
Mixed pallets are those containing different products or boxes with different formats, which do not have unique GTIN codes due to their mixed nature.
Label Content AI Data format
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Important: The GTIN information on the contained products and groupings, and the
traceability data, will be transmitted to the recipient of the goods via the DESADV message (see 5.1 Logistic DESADV)
Example 3. Mixed Pallet label
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4.1.4 Full box (defined in the catalogue)
A full box is a grouping containing a defined number of consumer units, which has therefore been assigned a GTIN code in the catalogue.
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN of the Box (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Example 4. Full Box label
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day field
should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day if the indicated month,
including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
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4.1.5 Part box (not defined in the catalogue)
A part box is a grouping containing a certain number of consumer units, which is below the minimum stipulated for a full box in the catalogue. Therefore, it is not assigned a GTIN code.
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN of the unit contained (02) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Number of units contained (37) Numbers, up to 8 characters
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Example 5. Part Box label
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day field
should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day if the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
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4.1.6 Mixed Box (not defined in the catalogue)
A mixed box is a grouping containing different items, which has therefore not been assigned a GTIN code in the catalogue.
Label Content AI Data format
SSCC (00) 18 digit number
Example 6. Mixed Box label
Important: The GTIN information on the contained products and the traceability data will be
transmitted to the recipient of the goods via the DESADV message (see 5.1 Logistic DESADV)
4.2 Labelling requirements for Healthcare Products
4.2.1 Active Implantable Medical Device
Consumer unit for patients / implant
For the implant unit, we will use a GS1-128 symbol, which contains:
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN of the implant unit (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Serial number (if applicable) (21) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Important: If there is not enough space to print a GS1-128, the marking chosen will be a
GS1-Datamatrix.
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4.2.2 Self-test diagnostic products and in vitro diagnostic medical devices
For this type of product the consumer unit is defined as the unit considered individually at the time of use.
Hierarchical unit Symbol Contents
Consumer unit EAN-13 GTIN of the consumer unit
First grouping level GS1-128
(01) GTIN of the first grouping level
(17) Best Before Date – YYMMDD
(10) Lot Number
4.2.3 Other healthcare products
These healthcare products are those governed by Royal Decree 1591/2009, of 16 October. The classification in annex IX of the Royal Decree differentiates the products by classes.
Each of these classes will have specific identification requirements:
Healthcare Product Classification Symbol on Consumer Unit
Class III and IIb GS1-128
Class I sterile and IIa EAN-13
Class I non-sterile EAN-13
In the case of Class III and IIb healthcare products, the content of the GS1-128 must be:
Label Content AI Data format
GTIN of the implant unit (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Series (if applicable) (21) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Important: If there is not enough space to print a GS1-128, the marking chosen will be a
GS1-Datamatrix.
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day
field should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day if the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
Note: According to the US FDA the minimum marking requirements for Class III, II and I
healthcare products include GS1-128 / GS1-DataMatrix symbols with traceability information, and Lot and/or Serial number, depending on the Product class.
4.3 Labelling Requirements for Medicines
With medicines, we must differentiate between primary and secondary packaging:
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Meanwhile we will divide the requirements into segments according to their sub-channels: Hospital
Pharmacy or Retail Pharmacy.
4.3.1 Medicines for Hospital Pharmacy
Primary Packaging
For all medicines exclusively for hospital use, it is recommendable for the primary packaging to bear a GS1-128 symbol, or if there is not enough space, a GS1- DataMatrix.
Symbol Label Content AI Data format
GS1-128 or
GS1-DataMatrix
GTIN on primary packaging (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Secondary packaging
For all medicines exclusively for hospital use, it is recommendable for the secondary packaging to bear a GS1- DataMatrix symbol.
Symbol Label Content AI Data format
GS1-128 or
GS1-DataMatrix
GTIN on secondary packaging (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day
field should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day of the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
Note: All medicines affected by European Directive 2011/62/EU must include a serial number
in the GS1-Datamatrix, with the AI (21), after it comes into force.
Note: If the secondary packaging contains a single primary packaging, the GTIN of both can
be the same, as long as there is no stated need to differentiate between the two units.
4.3.2 Medicines for Retail Pharmacy
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy
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Symbol Label Content Data format
EAN-13 GTIN of the sales unit 13 digit number
Note: All medicines affected by European Directive 2011/62/EU must include a serial number
in the GS1-Datamatrix, with the AI (01), (17), (10) and (21), after it comes into force.
4.3.3 Medicines for both Retail and Hospital Pharmacy
Primary Packaging
Symbol Label Content AI Data format
GS1-DataMatrix
GTIN on primary packaging (01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Secondary packaging
It is recommended that the secondary packaging, which will be the sales unit in Retail Pharmacy, include two symbols:
Symbol Label Content AI Data format
Symbol 1 EAN-13
GTIN on secondary packaging
your 13 digit number
Symbol 2 GS1-DataMatrix
GTIN on secondary packaging
(01) 14 digit number
Expiration date (17) 6 digit number
YYMMDD
Lot (10) Letters and numbers, up to 20 characters
Important: for products where the expiration date does not need to be specified, the day
field should be filled in with two zeros, “00”. This field will be interpreted as the last day if the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “190200” is “28 February 2019”, and “200200” is “29 February 2020”)
Note: All medicines affected by European Directive 2011/62/EU must include a GS1-
Datamatrix with the content mentioned in the table plus the AI (21) with a serial number, after it comes into force.
4.4 Recommendations on Human Readable information
According to the GS1 standard, we must differentiate between two types of Human Readable information:
■ HRI (Human Readable Interpretation): The information below or next to the symbol,
representing the same characters that are codified in the symbol.
■ Non-HRI Text: Any other information in text form which appears on the label or packaging of the product or grouping.
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Note: It is recommendable for the information in Non-HRI Text to follow the FDA's UDI
regulations on the unique identification of healthcare devices. For this reason, we recommend
the following format: YYYY-MM-DD.
5 The electronic packing slip for dispatches (DESADV)
The electronic packing slip or Dispatch Advice Message, DESADV, is intended to inform the recipient of the requested products that they are ready for dispatch. The message specifies the products
which will arrive at the buyer's premises.
The DESADV message specifies the goods that have been dispatched or loaded to be sent to the recipient.
The message refers to a single dispatch point and a single destination point.
This message provides the recipient of the message with the information needed to prepare an efficient reception of the goods and to plan the restocking of healthcare organisations. The dispatch
notification includes the order number relating to the delivery.
The Dispatch Advice Message may also include additional information on requested products which were not available when the order was completed:
■ Lot numbers
■ Serial numbers
■ Date of manufacture/production, expiration date, etc.
■ SSCC of the packages
5.1 Logistics DESADV (with SSCC)
To ensure efficient deliveries, the Logistics DESADV must be sent, which includes the individual
identification of the packages contained in a dispatch.
The message may include a hierarchical description of the dispatch, beginning with the top level (the dispatch itself) and ending with the lowest level (items).
To optimise the processes of dispatching and receiving goods, especially in groupings with mixed trade units, we recommend identifying them using Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) and sending a Logistics DESADV.
In order to provide a correct hierarchical identification, the DESADV message must be used as indicated in the CPS segment. This segment gives advance knowledge of the configuration of the load in a dispatch.
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5.1.1 Example Hierarchical Description of a Dispatch with CPS
Definition of the hierarchy of a dispatch, consisting of 2 pallets, each one containing 3 boxes.
At the level of the DESADV message, the dispatch hierarchy would specify:
CPS+1' First level description: DISPATCH
PAC+2' The dispatch contains two packages (Pallets)
CPS+2+1' Second level description. First pallet
PAC+++201' Pallet ISO 1
PCI+33E' Pallet marked with SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107280000001058' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 1)
CPS+3+2’ Third level description. First Box contained in Pallet SSCC 1
PCI+33E’ Box marked with SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107280000001068' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 3)
LIN+1++38410738001591:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC3
PIA+1+8410738001590:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC3
QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+1
QTY+59:10' 10 consumer units contained in Box
PCI+17’ Items marked with Lot No.
GIN+BX+970420NL’ Lot no.
CPS+4+2' Third level description. Second Box contained in Pallet SSCC 1
PCI+33E' Box marked with SSCC
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GIN+BJ+384107280000001075' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 4)
LIN+2++28410738001662:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC 4
PIA+1+8410738001668:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC 4
QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+2
QTY+59:10' 10 consumer units contained in Box
PCI+17’ Items marked with Lot No.
GIN+BX+93TG306’ Lot no.
CPS+5+2' Third level description. Second Box contained in Pallet SSCC 1
PCI+33E' Box marked with SSCC.
GIN+BJ+384107280000001082' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 5)
LIN+3++38410738001730:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC 5
PIA+1+8410738001736:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC 5
QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+3
QTY+59:20' 20 consumer units contained in Box
PCI+17’ Items marked with Lot No.
GIN+BX+A13276L’ Lot no.
CPS+6+1' Second level description. Second pallet
PAC+++201' Pallet type ISO 1
PCI+33E' Pallet marked with SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107280000001099' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 2)
CPS+7+6’ Third level description. First Box contained in Pallet SSCC 2
PCI+33E’ Box marked with SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107280000001105' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 6)
LIN+4++38410738001867:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC6
PIA+1+8410738001866:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC6
QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+1
QTY+59:10' 10 consumer units contained in Box
CPS+8+6' Third level description. Second Box contained in Pallet SSCC 2
PCI+33E' Box marked with SSCC.
GIN+BJ+384107280000001075' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 7)
LIN+5++18410738001665:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC 7
PIA+1+8410738001664:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC 7
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QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+5
QTY+59:20' 20 consumer units contained in Box
CPS+9+6' Third level description. Third Box contained in
Pallet SSCC 2
PCI+33E' Box marked with SSCC.
GIN+BJ+384107280000001075' Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC 8)
LIN+5++18410738001542:EN' GTIN of the Box with SSCC 8
PIA+1+8410738001545:EN' GTIN of the unit contained in Box SSCC 8
QTY+12:1' Quantity dispatched 1 of units specified in LIN+5
QTY+59:20' 20 consumer units contained in Box
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5.1.2 Mapping the Logistics DESADV message (with SSCC)
Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Transaction name Indicates the type of transaction to be made and the version used.
XXX
UNH+ME000001+DESADV:D:96A:UN:EAN005'
Message ME000001 of DESADV D96A, subset EAN005
M an..14 UNH
1
0065
0052
0054
0051
0057
0062
DESADV
D
96A
UN
EAN005
Transaction identification
Reference number of the dispatch advice message assigned by the issuer of the document. DE1225 will also indicate the function of the message: original (9), modification (4), replacement (5) or copy (31).
XXX
BGM+351+115661+9'
This is a dispatch advice with the number 115661. The message is original.
M an..17 BGM
2
1001
1225
1004
351
9
31
Message date Date of creation of the document. The format used to specify the date should also be indicated: format YYYYMMDD (102) and format YYYYMMDDHHMM (203).
XXX
DTM+137:202006251940:203'
Date of creation of the document: 25 June 2020 at 19:40
M an..35 DTM
3
2005
2379
2380
137
102
203
Estimated date/time of delivery
The estimated date when the goods will be delivered. The format used to specify the
date should also be indicated: format YYYYMMDD (102) and format YYYYMMDDHHMM
(203).
XXX
DTM+191:202006260940:203'
Estimated date/time of delivery: 26 June 2020 at 09:40
M an..35 DTM
3
2005
2379
2380
191
102
203
Total net amount Total net amount of the items described in the packing slip.
XXX
MOA+79:264'
Total net amount: 264 monetary units
C n..18 MOA
5
5025
5004 79
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Total amount with tax
Total amount of the items described in the packing slip, including tax.
XXX
MOA+139:314'
Total amount with tax: 314 monetary units
C n..18 MOA
5
5025
5004 139
Total gross amount
Total gross amount of the items described in the packing slip.
XXX
MOA+98:284'
Total gross amount: 284 monetary units
C n..18 MOA
5
5025
5004 98
Order number Relates the dispatch advice message with the order number.
XXX
RFF+ON:12332'
Reference to order number 12332
M an..17
SG1
RFF
6
1153
1154 ON
Packing slip number
Relates the current dispatch advice message with the hard copy packing slip.
XXX
RFF+DQ:1234567'
Reference to packing slip number 1234567
M an..17
SG1
RFF
6
1153
1154 DQ
Reference date Date of the document referenced in the previous segment. The format used to specify
the date should also be indicated: format YYYYMMDD (102) and format YYYYMMDDHHMM (203).
XXX
DTM+171:20200625:102'
Date of the referenced document: 25 June 2020
R an..35
SG1
DTM
7
2005
2379
2380
171
102
203
Origin of the message
Operational location (GLN) of the issuer of the document.
XXX
NAD+MS+8456789300084::9'
The issuer of the document is Operational location 8456789300084
M n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
MS
9
Destination of the message
Operational location (GLN) of the destination of the document.
XXX
NAD+MR+8480000009012::9'
The recipient of the document is Operational location (GLN) 8480000009012
M n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
MR
9
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Supplier of the goods
Operational location (GLN) of the supplier of the goods
XXX
NAD+SU+8456789300084::9'
The supplier of the goods is Operational location (GLN) 8456789300084
M n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
SU
9
Buyer Operational location (GLN) identifying the buyer.
XXX
NAD+BY+8480000009012::9'
The buyer is Operational location (GLN) 8480000009012
M n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
BY
9
Recipient of the delivery
Operational location (GLN) identifying the recipient of the delivery. This is only necessary when it is different to the message recipient.
XXX
NAD+DP+8480000009012::9'
The recipient of the delivery is Operational location (GLN) 8480000009012
R n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
DP
9
End user Code identifying the end user of the delivered goods.
XXX
NAD+UC+8422555120002::9'
The end user is identified by Operational location (GLN) 8422555120002
C n13
SG2
NAD
8
3035
3055
3039
UC
9
Identification of the transport provider
Identification of the transport provider. The transport provider's operational location or Fiscal ID (NIF) is noted in DE3127 and its name in DE3128.
The transport mode must also be indicated: maritime transport (10), rail transport (20), road transport (30), air transport (40) or multi-modal transport (60).
XXX
TDT+20++30++8456789000007::9:Transportes Zeta'
The transport is by road and the transport provider is identified by the
operational location 8456789000007 and the name Transportes Zeta
C an..17
SG6
TDT
14
8051
8067
3055
3128
3127
20
10
20
30
40
60
9
Name
Identification number of the dispatch
Identifies the dispatch (first grouping level). For ease of use we recommend sequential numbering.
XXX
CPS+1'
The dispatch is identified by the number 1
M an..12
SG10
CPS
15
7164
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Identifier of the hierarchical parent
Identifier of the hierarchical level, also indicating the hierarchical level immediately above.
XXX
CPS+2+1'
The grouping within the dispatch is identified by the number 2 (pallet) and the parent level
is grouping number 1 (dispatch)
M an..12
SG10
CPS
15
7166
Number and type of packages in the dispatch
Indicates the number of units in the dispatch and specifies the type of group in DE 7065. For example, a pallet ISO 1 (201), a half pallet ISO 0 (200), a box (BX), a CHEP plastic box (DH), a carton (CT), a shrink-wrap (SW), etc. See the list of EANCOM codes.
XXX
PAC+1++201'
The dispatch contains a pallet ISO 1
M an..8
SG11
PAC
16
7065
7224 EANCOM
Width of the grouping.
Numerical value of the width of the grouping. We recommend using millimetres (MMT) as the unit of measurement.
XXX
MEA+PD+WD+MMT:120'
The width of the grouping is 120 millimetres
C n..18
SG11
MEA
17
6311
6313
6411
6314
PD
WD
EANCOM
Height of the grouping.
Numerical value of the height of the grouping. We recommend using millimetres (MMT) as the unit of measurement.
XXX
MEA+PD+HT+MMT:340'
The height of the grouping is 340 millimetres
C n..18
SG11
MEA
17
6311
6313
6411
6314
PD
HT
EANCOM
Depth of the grouping.
Numerical value of the depth of the grouping. We recommend using millimetres (MMT) as the unit of measurement.
XXX
MEA+PD+DP+MMT:200'
The depth of the grouping is 200 millimetres
C n..18
SG11
MEA
17
6311
6313
6411
6314
PD
DP
EANCOM
Gross weight of the grouping
Gross weight of the grouping including packaging. We recommend using grams (GRM) as the unit of measurement.
XXX
MEA+PD+AAB+GRM:250'
The gross weight of the grouping is 250 grams.
C n..18
SG11
MEA
17
6311
6313
6411
6314
PD
AAB
EANCOM
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Handling instructions
Specifies the handling instructions for the dispatch, such as:
Foodstuffs (EAT), Pest controlling (PSC), Crushable (CRU), Outsized (BIG), Unstackable (UST), Fragile, Handle with care (HWC), Stacking restricted (STR), etc. If the code is an EANCOM code this should be indicated with a 9 in DE 3055.
XXX
HAN+HWC::9'
The item is fragile and should be handled with care
C an..3
SG12
HAN
19
3055
4079
9
EAT
PSC
CRU
BIG
UST
HWC
STR
Identification of the dispatch
This code indicates that the Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) will be identified.
XXX
PCI+33E'
The next segment identifies the SSCC
M an..3
SG13
PCI
20
4233 33E
SSCC code of the grouping
Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) uniquely identifying the individual packages being transported.
XXX
GIN+BJ+354123450000000014'
The SSCC code of the grouping is 354123450000000014
M an..3
SG14
GIN
21
7405
7402 BJ
Line sequence number
Line sequence number of the message generated by the application.
XXX
LIN+1++8412345123450:EN'
Line sequence number 1
M n..6
SG15
LIN
22
1082
Identification of the shipped item
GTIN code (EAN) of the shipped unit.
XXX
LIN+1++8412345123450:EN'
The shipped item is identified by the GTIN code (EAN) 8412345123450
M n..14
SG15
LIN
22
7143
7140 EN
Internal buyer code
Internal code of the buyer of the item
XXX
PIA+1+ABC1234:IN'
The buyer's item number: ABC1234 is also provided as
additional identification
C an..35
SG15
PIA
23
4347
7143
7140
1
IN
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Internal supplier code
Internal code of the supplier of the item
XXX
PIA+1+434339:SA'
The vendor's item number: 434339 is also provided as
additional identification
R an..35
SG15
PIA
23
4347
7143
7140
1
SA
Serial number Serial number of the item defined in the segment LIN
XXX
PIA+1+1234:SN'
The serial number is 1234
C an..35
SG15
PIA
23
4347
7143
7140
1
SN
Coded description of the item
Coded identification of the type of item: Consumer unit
(CU) or Dispatch unit (DU).
XXX
IMD+C++CU::9'
The item is a consumer unit
C an..3
SG15
IMD
24
7077
3055
7009
C
9
CU
DU
Minimum storage temperature
Minimum temperature at which the item should be stored
XXX
MEA+SO+TC+CEL::-4:4'
The minimum storage temperature is -4º Centigrade
C n..18
SG15
MEA
25
6311
6313
6411
6162
SO
TC
CEL
Maximum storage temperature
Maximum temperature at which the item should be stored
XXX
MEA+SO+TC+CEL::-4:4'
The maximum storage temperature is -4º Centigrade
C n..18
SG15
MEA
25
6311
6313
6411
6152
SO
TC
CEL
Quantity dispatched
Total units dispatched of the item defined in the segment LIN
When the item weight is variable the unit of
measurement should be specified. For example: grams (GRM), litres (LTR), etc.
XXX
QTY+12:400'
400 units of the item indicated in the segment LIN have been dispatched
M n..15
SG15
QTY
26
6063
6411
6060
12
GRM
LTR
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Number of consumer units in the unit ordered
Total consumer units contained in each unit ordered of the item indicated in the segment LIN.
XXX
QTY+59:12'
The number of units contained is 12.
R n..15
SG15
QTY
26
6063
6060 59
Net amount per line
The net amount per line of the item is the result of multiplying the net price by the quantity.
XXX
MOA+203:264'
Net amount per line: 264 monetary units
C n..18
SG15
MOA
27
5025
5004 203
Amount per line with tax
Amount per line with tax Result of multiplying the price with tax by the quantity.
XXX
MOA+388:314'
Amount per line with tax: 314 monetary units
C n..18
SG15
MOA
27
5025
5004 388
Item line number Specifies the item line number within the order.
XXX
RFF+LI:2'
The item line number is 2
R an..17
SG16
RFF
31
1153
1154 LI
Package identification
This code indicates that data relating to the item will be identified. For example, expiration
date, lot number, etc.
XXX
PCI+36E'
The supplier's instructions are shown below
C an..3
SG20
PCI
36
4233 36E
Expiration date Expiration date of the delivered item. Obligatory if the item has one.
For products where the expiration date does not have to be specified, segment DTM, DE 2379, should indicate the qualifier 609 with the 4-digit format: YYMM. This field will be interpreted as the last day of the indicated month, including the necessary adjustments for leap years (for example, “1902” is “28 February 2019”, and “2002” is “29 February 2020”)
XXX
DTM+36:20070625:102'
Expiration date: 25 June 2007
DTM+36:2002:609'
Expiration date: 29 February 2020
C an..35
SG20
DTM
37
2005
2379
2380
36
102
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Packaging date Packaging date of the delivered item. Obligatory if the item has one.
XXX
DTM+365:20070622:102'
Packaging date: 22 June 2007
C an..35 SG20
DTM
37
2005
2379
2380
365
102
Lot number A distinctive combination of numbers and/or letters identifying a lot or batch, so the complete history of its manufacture can be traced. Obligatory if available.
XXX
GIN+BX+98767'
The lot number is 98767
C an..3
SG21
GIN
39
7405
7402
BX
Quantity difference information
This segment is used to specify the quantity variance and reasons for variance between what was ordered and what is available, as specified in the segment QTY at the line level. For negative values the variable must be expressed as a negative.
XXX
QVR+-20:21+BP'
20 units of the original order are not available
C n..15
SG23
QVR
40
6063
6064
21
Reason for the discrepancy
This field is used to specify the reason for the discrepancy in quantities. The options are: item withdrawn by the wholesaler (AA), item no longer made (AB), item out of stock at the factory (AD), partial delivery which will be followed by a back order (BP), partial delivery considered complete without the back order (CP), item out of stock due to act of god (OS), item out of stock at the wholesaler (OW) and item temporarily unavailable at the wholesaler (TW).
XXX
QVR+-20:21+BP'
There will be a partial delivery followed by a back order
C an..3
SG23
QVR
40
4221 AA
AB
AD
BP
CP
OS
OW
TW
Change reason code
This field specifies the reason for the change. The possible values are: adjustment (AJT), item code unknown (AUE - EANCOM code), out of stock (AV), alternative quantity and unit of measurement (AQ), the order is a substitution for the original order (IS), difference in package (PC), difference in unit of measurement (UM) and the requested quantity is not as agreed (WV). Also, when the code is an EANCOM code this should be indicated with a 9 in DE3055.
XXX
QVR+-20:21++AUE::9'
The code for the requested item is unknown
C an..3
SG23
QVR
40
3055
4295
9
AJT
AUE
AV
AQ
IS
PC
UM
WV
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Element Description M/R/C Format SEG DE Qualifier
Number of segments
Indicates the number of segments in the message. As well as the DE 0062, the message reference number is stated.
XXX
UNT+23+ME000001'
The message ME000001 has 23 segments
M n..6 UNT
43
0062
0074 Ref. men.
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5.1.3 Example Logistics DESADV message (with SSCC)
The following schema explains the scenario corresponding to the DESADV message described below. This is a dispatch advice message from a Supplier (GLN 8410738000104) sending 2 Pallets to the customer (GLN 8434587000009):
■ Pallet 1 (SSCC: 384107380000000006)
□ 2 Boxes of GTIN 18410738000033 (SSCC1: 384107380000000020 and SSCC2: 384107380000000037)
- GTIN of the contained item: 8410738000036
□ 3 Boxes of GTIN 18410738000040 (SSCC3: 384107380000000044, SSCC4:
384107380000000051 and SSCC5: 384107380000000068)
- GTIN of the contained item: 8410738000043
□ Mixed Box 3 (SSCC6: 384107380000000075)
- 10 items of GTIN 8410738000005
- 15 items of GTIN 8410738000012
■ Pallet 2 (SSCC: 384107380000000013)
□ 3 Boxes of GTIN 18410738000026 (SSCC3: 384107380000000082, SSCC4:
384107380000000099 and SSCC5: 384107380000000105)
- GTIN of the contained item: 8410738000029
Scenario 1. Dispatch relating to the example Logistic DESADV message
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UNH+ME000001+DESADV:D:96A:UN:EAN005' Message header
BGM+351+CM587441+9' Dispatch advice number CM587441
DTM+137:20200401:102' Message date 1 April 2020
DTM+191:20200403:102' Scheduled delivery date 3 April 2020
RFF+ON:12332' Dispatch relating to the order number 12332
DTM+171:20200325:102' Order date 25 March 2020
RFF+DQ:AL1234' Number of the hard copy delivery slip is AL1234 CPS+1' First CPS, indicating the Dispatch; without parent
level. PAC+2++201' Number of packages = 2 pallets ISO 1
CPS+2+1' Second CPS, indicating the first Pallet; Parent = Dispatch
PAC+1++201' Pallet type ISO 1
PCI+33E' Marked with SSCC GIN+BJ+384107380000000006' SSCC of the first Pallet
CPS+3+2' Third CPS, indicating the boxes contained in the first pallet; 6 boxes; Parent = Pallet 1
PAC+6++CT' The Pallet contains 6 boxes
LIN+1++18410738000033:EN' First line. GTIN of the Box
PIA+1+8410738000036:EN’ GTIN of the contained consumer unit
QTY+12:2' Quantity dispatched: 2 Boxes
PCI+17’ Items marked with Lot No.
GIN+BX+93TG306’ Lot no.
PCI+33E' Identified by SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107380000000020: 384107380000000037'
SSCCs of the two Boxes with GTIN 18410738000033
LIN+2++18410738000040:EN' Second line. GTIN of the Box QTY+12:3' Quantity dispatched: 2 Boxes
PCI+33E' Identified by SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107380000000044: 384107380000000068'
SSCCs of the two Boxes with GTIN
18410738000040
CPS+4+2’ Fourth CPS, indicating the Mixed Box; Parent = Pallet 1
PAC+25+PA’ The Mixed Box contains 25 consumer units.
PCI+33E' Marked with SSCC GIN+BJ+384107380000000075’ SSCC of the Mixed Box
LIN+3++8410738000005:EN’ Third line. GTIN of the consumer unit QTY+12:10' Quantity dispatched: 10 consumer units LIN+4++8410738000015:EN’ Fourth line. GTIN of the consumer unit QTY+12:15' Quantity dispatched: 15 consumer units
CPS+5+1' Fifth CPS, indicating the second Pallet; Parent = Dispatch
PAC+1++201' Pallet type ISO 1
PCI+33E' Marked with SSCC GIN+BJ+384107380000000013' SSCC of the first Pallet
CPS+6+5' Sixth CPS, indicating the boxes contained in the second pallet; Parent = Pallet 2
PAC+3++201' The Pallet contains 3 boxes
LIN+5++18410738000026:EN' Fifth line. GTIN of the Box PIA+1+8410738000029:EN’ GTIN of the contained consumer unit
QTY+12:3' Quantity dispatched: 3 Boxes
PCI+33E' Identified by SSCC
GIN+BJ+384107380000000082: 384107380000000105'
SSCCs of the two Boxes with GTIN 18410738000026
UNT+44+ME000001’ Total of 44 segments in the message
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A.1 Glossary
GS1 term Description
DESADV Dispatch Advice. EDI message corresponding to the electronic delivery slip.
EDI Electronic Data Interchange. Standard electronic data interchange (EANCOM®) between commercial agents.
GS1 New nomenclature for the organisations EAN International / UCC.
GS1-128 Standard symbols, part of Code-128, used exclusively to symbolise data structures according to the GS1 standard.
GS1-DataMatrix 2-dimensional symbols consisting of cells in a print frame, according to the specifications of the GS1 identification system.
GTIN Global Trade Identification Number. Unique, universal and unambiguous numbers for identifying
any trade item.
Application Identifier (AI) Numeric prefixes created to give an unequivocal meaning to the standardised data elements found in a GS1 128 or GS1-DataMatrix.
Primary packaging material First level of packaging of a product. This may refer to a sales unit for retail pharmacy, or if it holds more than one dose, it may refer to a lower level.
Secondary packaging material Higher grouping level than the Primary packaging
material, of which it contains one or more units.
Root / Company Code Part of the GS1 identification system, which lets GS1 member companies assign unique identification codes.
SSCC Serial Shipping Container Code. Registration number assigned to the dispatched logistic unit.
Consumer unit Refers to the item unit considered individually in use by or for patients
Order unit Commercial presentation format in which the purchased product is available on the market and is provided by the supplier
Sales unit in Retail Pharmacy Product presentation format dispensed to patients in retail pharmacies.