*DAW - "Dispense as Written"; A notation by the physician that the specific drug on the prescription is to be dispensed without substitution of any other drug. A Word About Generic Drugs:Generic drugs have the same active ingredients, strength and dosage as their brand-name counterparts. The primary difference is that they cost a whole lot less! Pharmacies will automatically dispense generic equivalent drugs unless your physician writes "Dispense As Written" (DAW) on the prescription. You will pay $10 for a one month (34- day) supply. Generic drugs cost less because they don’t require the same costly research, development and sales expenses associated with brand name drugs. What is the difference between generic and brand-name drugs?:The brand-name drug is the name under which the product is originally sold. A brand-name is protected by a patent for up to 17 years. When the patent expires, other manufacturers can produce the generic equivalent of the brand and sell it under its generic, or chemical name. Generic drugs are made with the same active ingredients and are available in the same strength and dosage form as equivalent brand-name products. The difference is in the name, and in the price. Ask your physician or pharmacist if any of the prescription medications you are currently taking can be filled with a generic alternative. By using generic drugs, you can reduce your prescription drug costs while maintaining the same strength, dosage and quality as the brand name drug. Exclusions: Your Prescription Drug Vendor WILL NOT CoverDrugs that cost the same or less than your co-payment, drugs for cosmetic purposes, lifestyle drugs, infertility medications, more than a 34 day supply, except for specified maintenance drugs, refills not authorized by a physician or dispensed after one year from the date of the order, and therapeutic devices/appliances such as bedpans or elastic bandages. ![]()
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