Generic Substition

Question 1

Can a pharmacist dispense a drug if the the prescriber has written is his/her own handwriting: “DAW”, “dispense as written”, “medically necessary”, “brand only”, or any wording indicating this intent on the prescription?

Answer 1

NO,
* A pharmacist cannot dispense a generic drug if the prescriber has written is his/her own handwriting: “DAW”, “dispense as written”, “medically necessary”, “brand only”, or any wording indicating this intent on the prescription. Any wording used to indicate the brand name must be dispensed can be sued to prevent generic substitution on oral prescriptions as well.

Question 2

Can generic drug be moved from capsule to tablet to liquid and vice versa?

Answer 2

yes, as long as it is the same strength and absorption

Question 3

Preprinted DAW on a written Rx, Can the pharmacist dispense the generic?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

DAW is typed on a written Rx, can the pharmacist dispense the generic?

Answer 4

yes

Question 5

The nurse writes the prescription and DAW, but the doctor signs the Rx, can the pharmacist dispense the generic?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

Are Oral and E-script DAW legal?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

What is the label if written for hte brand-name drug?

Answer 7

“Generic Substition Made”

Question 8

What needs to be on Rx bottle?

Answer 8

brand name or generic manufacturer (in case there is a recall)

Question 9

How many days must pharmacist notify the physician when a interchangeable biological product is substituted including the product name and manufacturer?

Answer 9

5 business days (this is not required on refills)

Examples: Semglee for lantus insulin, cyltezo for humira or wezlana for stelara

Question 10

What color is generic book?

Answer 10

orange

Question 11

What color is biosimilar book?

Answer 11

Purple