Which DAW code matches the meaning: DAW 2 means Patient requested brand?

• A. DAW 0: Substitution allowed
• B. DAW 1: Brand substitution prohibited
• C. DAW 2: Patient requested brand
• D. DAW 3: Not used

Answer: (C)

Dispense As Written (DAW) codes guide how substitutions are handled at fill time. When the patient explicitly asks for the brand-name product, the code signals to dispense the brand and to document the patient’s preference. This honors the patient’s choice and can influence how the prescription is billed and reimbursed. In contrast, a code that means substitution is allowed allows a generic to be substituted, a code that means brand substitution is prohibited requires dispensing the brand-name only and no substitution, and a code marked as not used does not come into play in practice. Recognizing this mapping helps you understand that the code for patient-requested brand instructs the pharmacist to provide the brand-name medication.