what is vawd certified
VAWD accreditation is vital in protecting the public from contaminated, diverted or counterfeited drugs, and is recognized by 21 states as a means of implementing their state pharmacy laws, with additional states requiring the VAWD accreditation as a component of state licensure.
VAWD Accreditation Required by OptumRX. In a letter to pharmacy providers, dated August 11, 2016, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) OptumRx announced that effective October 1, 2016, they will only accept billed claims for products purchased from a Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributor (VAWD).