Question 13 • VA_Pharmacology_A
Substitution is prevented when there is no appropriate “A”-rated drug to use as a therapeutically equivalent alternative, or when the prescriber marks the prescription “DAW” (dispense as written). The brand-name drug simply being available does not prevent substitution, and the drug company’s preference does not determine whether a pharmacist may substitute. A patient’s wish to save money may favor substitution rather than prevent it.
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