What does DAW 0 indicate about medication substitution?

DAW 0 indicates that there is no product selection indicated, meaning that the pharmacist is allowed to substitute the prescribed medication with a generic version if one is available. This designation shows that the prescribing physician has not specified a brand-name medication and has given the pharmacist the flexibility to dispense a generic alternative, which is often more cost-effective for patients.

Understanding this choice is important for pharmacy technicians because it affects how prescriptions are processed and the potential costs associated with medications for patients. The option reflects the general practice in pharmacies where generic medications are preferred unless otherwise requested by the prescriber or the patient.