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How am I charged if I request a brand-name medication when a generic alternative is available?
Dispense As Written (DAW) penalty applies to the cost of your medication if you or your physician request the brand name when a generic alternative is available. The DAW penalty is the cost of the copay plus the difference in cost between the brand name and generic alternative medication.