Question

question 10
1 point
a pharmacy technician sees that a prescribed brand - name medication has a generic version available, which is covered by the patients insurance. what should the technician do next according to proper procedure?

• call the patient to ask if they prefer the generic option.
• automatically switch to the generic without consulting the prescriber.
• check with the prescriber, and if they insist on the brand - name, use the \dispense as written\ (daw) code.
• ignore the generic option and process the brand - name drug as written.

Explanation:

Proper pharmacy procedure requires confirming with the prescriber before substituting a brand-name medication with its generic equivalent. If the prescriber mandates the brand-name, the DAW code is used to indicate no substitution should be made, aligning with professional standards and insurance requirements.

Answer:

C. Check with the prescriber, and if they insist on the brand-name, use the "Dispense as Written" (DAW) code.