Retailer EDI requirements
CVS Health EDI requirements
ANSI X12 · AS2/VAN · Portal: CVSsuppliers.com · Typical onboarding: 2–4 weeks
CVS Health-specific compliance context
- CVSsuppliers.com is the vendor portal for certification and day-to-day compliance visibility.
- Typical onboarding window: 2–4 weeks before production cutover (partner-controlled).
- High chargeback exposure when ASN, invoice, or label rules drift.
Core EDI documents
| Code | Document | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 850 | Purchase Order | Inbound | All CVS DC and store orders |
| 856 | Advance Ship Notice | Outbound | Pre-delivery ASN with pack detail required; GS1-128 SSCC for all (2024+ mandate) |
| 810 | Invoice | Outbound | Must match PO and ASN; no paper invoices allowed |
| 997 | Functional Acknowledgment | Both | Required for all transmissions |
Compliance requirements
- GS1-128 SSCC labels mandatory for all suppliers since 2024
- Pre-delivery ASN with full pack detail required
- GLN/DUNS ship-to identifiers required on all documents
- Invoice must match PO and ASN exactly — no paper alternatives
- Weekly deductions for fines (missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice)
- Small suppliers can onboard quickly via GraceBlood Easy-Trade
Supplier programs & chargeback risk
Programs: Direct Suppliers, DC Suppliers, DSD, Pharmacy Vendors
Chargeback exposure: High — weekly deductions for missing ASN, label mismatch, late invoice, EDI rejects
Penalty amounts, fees, endpoints, and onboarding windows reflect each retailer's published routing guides and public sources and change frequently. Confirm current figures in the retailer's own vendor portal before relying on them.