Question

question 12

a patient presents a pharmacy technician with a prescription that indicates the prescriber has authorized a generic substitution. however, the patient requests no generic substitution. which of the following daw codes should the technician use when entering this prescription in the computer.

0

2

3

1

Explanation:

Analyze the prescription scenario

Using the DAW Codes and Dispense as Written knowledge points

• The prescriber has authorized a generic substitution (which normally defaults to DAW 0 if substituted, or indicates substitution is allowed).
• The patient specifically requests the brand-name product instead of the generic.

Determine the correct DAW code

Using the DAW Codes and Dispense as Written knowledge points

• DAW 0: No product selection indicated (substitution allowed).
• DAW 1: Substitution not allowed by prescriber.
• DAW 2: Substitution allowed by prescriber, but patient requests brand-name product.
• DAW 3: Substitution allowed by prescriber, but pharmacist selects brand-name product.

Therefore, the technician must enter DAW code 2.

Answer:

• 0
• 2 (Correct answer)
• 3
• 1