Dispensing (DAW) Codes Flashcards

DAW Codes Overview

• DAW codes are used to indicate whether a prescription can be substituted with a generic version or must be filled as written.
• Each code has specific applications related to dispensing practices.

DAW 0 - No Dispense as Written

• Indicates substitution is allowed.
• Use when no party requests a branded version of a multi-source product.
• Applies to dispensing multi-source generics or single-source brands where generic substitution is not possible.

DAW 1 - Physician Writes Dispense as Written

• Used when the Prescribing Provider specifies a branded drug on the prescription or through verbal instructions.
• If a Patient requests a brand without Provider’s directive, use DAW 2.

DAW 2 - Patient Requested

• Code for when a Patient requests the branded version despite no original instruction to dispense as written.

DAW 3 - Pharmacist Selected Brand

• Signifies that the pharmacist has chosen to dispense a brand instead of a generic option.

DAW 4 - Generic Not in Stock

• Use this code when the generic version of a prescribed drug is unavailable in the pharmacy.

DAW 5 - Brand Dispensed, Priced as Generic

• Indicates a brand drug is dispensed but claims will be reimbursed at the generic price.

DAW 6 - Override

• This code is used when there’s a need to override the usual dispensing rules.

DAW 7 - Substitution Not Allowed; Brand Mandated by Law

• Signifies that substitution for the prescribed drug is illegal or not allowed, thus requiring dispensing of the brand.

DAW 8 - Generic Not Available

• Indicates that a generic version of the drug is not available in the market.

DAW 9 - Other

• A catch-all category for any situations that do not fit the above codes.