Over 380,000 Healthcare GLNs Listed!

The GLN Registry is the single source of truth for healthcare location information, offering a comprehensive list of healthcare and healthcare related facilities in the United States with corresponding Global Location Numbers (GLNs). Using the GS1 GLN and the GLN Registry to standardize location identification ensures that the right product arrives at the right place at the right time, facilitates efficient business practices, and drives down supply chain costs.

The GLN is the globally recognized identification number used in the GS1 System to uniquely identify legal entities, trading partners, and customer locations in electronic commerce transactions. The GLN Registry enables subscribers to access up-to-date, reliable location information, validated by the U.S. Postal Service, for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, hospitals, clinics, and retail and mail-order pharmacies improving the accuracy of their supply chain activities.

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GLN Industry Readiness Scorecards
Many healthcare supply chain participants are now working to meet the industry-wide GLN implementation initiative to use standardized location identification in lieu of custom location numbers to improve patient safety and supply chain efficiency. The GLN Industry Readiness Scorecard shows the progress of GLN adoption in U.S. healthcare and provides the status of GLN implementation activity self-reported by healthcare providers, suppliers, Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs), and software suppliers. Industry members can use the scorecards to: 

Report Your GLN Implementation Activity 
Show your organization’s support for the GS1 Standards initiative and share your progress with supply chain partners.

View Healthcare Industry GLN Activity 
View the status of GLN implementation activity across industry and find supply chain partners to expand your GLN usage.

GLN Registry “Validated” Check Box
The “Validated” check box in the GLN Registry provides a way for you to show that your organization’s hierarchy, GLNs, and associated information is correct and up-to-date. In just one step you can report to your trading partners that your GLNs accurately reflect your locations to ensure efficient business practices. Login and check the “Validated” box today!

GLN Registry Customer Support
If you have questions regarding the GLN Registry, please contact:

GS1 US Customer Service
7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 300
Dayton, OH 45459
+1 937.610.4222
info@gs1us.org
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET

If you are encountering difficulties with the GLN Registry, please contact:

GS1 US Technical Contact Center (TCC):
+1 937.610.4222
techsupport@gs1us.org
24/7 support by phone
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET by email