What does DAW indicate on a prescription claim?

What does DAW indicate on a prescription claim?

• A. Dispense As Written
• B. Daily Amount to Waive
• C. Doctor's Authorized Work
• D. Drug Approval Warranty

Answer: (A)

DAW indicates that the pharmacist must dispense exactly what the prescriber wrote, without substituting a generic or alternate product. This directive is used when the prescriber wants to ensure the patient receives the exact brand-name drug or specific formulation. On a prescription claim, DAW signals the pharmacy system to avoid substitution, which can affect patient cost and insurer reimbursement since many plans treat brand-name products differently from generics. The other options don’t correspond to standard prescription terminology.

DAW indicates that the pharmacist must dispense exactly what the prescriber wrote, without substituting a generic or alternate product. This directive is used when the prescriber wants to ensure the patient receives the exact brand-name drug or specific formulation. On a prescription claim, DAW signals the pharmacy system to avoid substitution, which can affect patient cost and insurer reimbursement since many plans treat brand-name products differently from generics. The other options don’t correspond to standard prescription terminology.