DAW Codes

: No product selection preferred :Can substitute with a generic equivalent

DAW 0

: Substitution not allowed by the prescriber : State law may require specific wording be on the face of the prescription ( e.g., brand medically necessary, dispense as written, brand only, etc)

DAW 1

: Substitution not allowed because the generic drug is not in stock : Based on the pharmacy's buying habits and inventory

DAW 4

: Brand- name is dispensed as the generic : Happens when there are multiple brands for a generic medication

DAW 5

: Override is required : Rarely used

DAW 6

: Substitution not allowed by the state. : If brand-name drug is written on the prescription, the generic equivalent cannot be dispensed; the brand-name product must be dispensed.

DAW 7

:Substitution not allowed because the generic drug is not available in the marketplace. :Happens when drug isn't manufactured/ distributed or is temporarily unavailable.

DAW 8

: Other : Reserved and currently not in use

DAW 9

: Substitution not allowed by the patient

DAW2

: Substitution not allowed by the pharmacist : Happens when product is available from multiple sources

DAW3