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What does DAW-0 indicate?
What is the meaning of DAW-1?
Brand product is 'medically necessary' and no substitution is allowed by the prescriber.
What does DAW-2 signify?
Substitution allowed - patient requested product dispensed.
Describe the meaning of DAW-3.
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What does DAW-4 denote?
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What is the definition of DAW-5?
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Explain DAW-6.
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What does DAW-7 mean?
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What is the meaning of DAW-8?
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What does DAW-9 indicate?
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Study Notes
DAW Codes Overview
- DAW-0: Indicates no product selection; commonly used when a generic is substituted for a brand name.
- DAW-1: Designates a brand product as medically necessary, prohibiting substitutions; used when a brand is proven to be more effective than its generic counterpart.
- DAW-2: Allows substitution with the patient's request; indicates the patient prefers the brand name over the generic even though substitution is permitted.
- DAW-3: Allows substitution where the pharmacist selects the brand; this occurs despite the availability of a generic option.
- DAW-4: Indicates that substitution is allowed but the generic is out of stock; in this case, a brand name is dispensed instead.
- DAW-5: Allows substitution where a brand is dispensed as the pharmacy's generic; used when the pharmacy does not stock the generic form.
- DAW-6: An all-purpose override code used when a specific substitution code needs to be bypassed.
- DAW-7: Mandates the dispensing of a brand name due to state law; used when other product versions do not meet state testing regulations.
- DAW-8: Used when a generic product is unavailable in the marketplace; may occur due to shortages, legal issues, or delayed distribution post-approval.
- DAW-9: Another general-purpose code for situations where other existing codes do not fit the situation accurately.
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This quiz provides an overview of the Dispense As Written (DAW) codes used in pharmacy practice. Learn the meanings and applications of each DAW code to enhance your understanding of medication dispensing and substitutions. Ideal for pharmacy students and professionals.
