What does DAW5 mean?

The term "DAW5" stands for "Brand-name is dispensed as generic." This code is used in prescription processing to indicate that a brand-name medication is being substituted with a generic equivalent. When a prescriber allows the pharmacist to use a generic version of a medication, the pharmacist can fill the prescription with the generic product, which often helps reduce costs for the patient and the healthcare system.

This code signals that while a brand-name product exists, the pharmacy will provide the generic form instead, enhancing the accessibility of medications and promoting cost-effective practices in pharmacy operations. Through DAW5, patients can benefit from similar therapeutic effects while often paying a lower price than they would for the brand-name medication.