DAW Codes: Dispense As Written Codes

DAW 0:

-no product preference indicated on the prescription -if a generic is available, it's okay to substitute -in many cases, the pharmacy's computer will default to the generic product

DAW 9:

-other -this code is currently no longer in use

DAW 6:

-override is required -rarely used

*DAW 0 Hints:

-prescriber may write "generic okay" or checkmark "substitution permissible" on the script

DAW 5:

-substitution is allowed but the brand name is dispensed as a generic

DAW 4:

-substitution is allowed but the generic product is not in stock in your particular pharmacy

DAW 8:

-substitution is allowed by the prescriber but the generic drug is not available in the marketplace (could just be due to a drug shortage in which the drug is temporarily unavailable)

DAW 3:

-substitution is allowed by the prescriber but the pharmacist determines that the brand name product should be dispensed

DAW 2:

-substitution is allowed by the prescriber, but the patient wants the brand name product *this may be more expensive because they want the brand name product but a cheaper alternative may be available in generic form

DAW 7:

-substitution is not allowed because the state requires the patient be dispensed the brand-name drug -the generic equivalent here can not be dispensed

DAW 1:

-substitution is not allowed by the prescriber -indicates that the prescriber wants the patient to have the brand name product and not the generic product

what would be a reason that a prescriber uses a DAW 1 code?

-the patient could be allergic to a specific inactive ingredient that's in the generic name product

DAW:

Dispense As Written

what is a DAW code's purpose?

it tells the insurance provider if a special circumstance exists that affects product selection for the prescription

what is another name for DAW Codes?

product selection codes