ScriptServe - EDI 856 Advance Ship Notice Specifications
The 856 EDI file represents an Advance Ship Notice that you send to ScriptServe when you ship an order.
Direction: You send 856 files to ScriptServe when you ship orders. Include tracking information so we can update the pharmacy and mark the order as shipped.
Example 856 Advance Ship Notice
Here is an example 856 EDI file with tracking information: 856_example.edi
Key Information to Include
- Tracking numbers: Required for pharmacy notification
- Shipped quantities: Confirm final quantities shipped
- Ship dates: Actual shipment date and estimated delivery
- Carrier information: Shipping method and carrier details
File Requirements
- Timing: Send immediately when order ships
- Unique filenames: Use timestamps (e.g., "856_20250131_1430.edi")
- Processing: We scan for new files every 15 minutes
File Format Details
The example below shows the structure of an 856 file with tracking information:
ISA*00* *00* *ZZ*WHOLESALE *ZZ*SCRIPTSERVEPROD*171205*2219*U*00401*000055165*0*P*~
GS*SH*WHOLESALE*SCRIPTSERVEPROD*20171205*2219*55165*X*004010
ST*856*55165
BSN*00*0714955*20171205*0000**AS
HL*1**S
TD1**1****G*12*LB
TD5**2*UPS GROUND
REF*BM*0714955
REF*CN*0123456789
REF*2I*1ZE87F160342610851
DTM*011*20171205
N1*ST*Example Pharmacy, LLC*11*0018619
N3*123 Drury Lane
N4*Pace*FL*32571*US
N1*BY*Example Pharmacy, LLC*11*0018619
N3*123 Drury Lane
N4*Pace*FL*32571*US
N1*SF*Wholesale Medical*11*WHOLESALE
N3*1970 Swarthmore Avenue, Suite 4
N4*Lakewood*NJ*08701*US
N1*SE*Wholesale Medical*11*WHOLESALE
N3*1970 Swarthmore Avenue, Suite 4
N4*Lakewood*NJ*08701*US
PER*CN*JOHN DOE*TE*123-456-7890*EM*[email protected]
YNQ**Y***Seller has complied with each applicable subsection of FDCA Sec. 581(27)(A)-(G)***99*TS
YNQ**Y***As indicated below, product was purchased directly from the manufacturer, manufacturers exclusive distributor or repackager who purchased directly from a manufacturer.***99*DPS
HL*2*1*O
PRF*PO12345
REF*IV*123456789
HL*3*2*I
MAN*GM*00000000000001234567
HL*4*2*I
LIN**N4*68462035594***LT*19164870
SN1**16*EA
PID*F****Diclofenac Sod 3% Topical Gel 100gm
DTM*208*20201130
N1*MF*AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
N3*118 BEAVER TRAIL*MAIL CODE 11070
N4*GLASGOW*KY*42141-0000*USA
HL*32*2*I
LIN**N4*68462050166***LT*19172743
SN1**35*EA
PID*F****Calcipotriene 0.005% Cream 120gm
DTM*208*20190731
N1*MF*AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
N3*118 BEAVER TRAIL*MAIL CODE 11070
N4*GLASGOW*KY*42141-0000*USA
HL*33*2*I
LIN**N4*68462050166***LT*19172838
SN1**37*EA
PID*F****Calcipotriene 0.005% Cream 120gm
DTM*208*20190731
N1*MF*AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
N3*118 BEAVER TRAIL*MAIL CODE 11070
N4*GLASGOW*KY*42141-0000*USA
CTT*33
SE*52*55165
GE*1*55165
IEA*1*000055165