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Emend (fosaprepitant) injectionCareFirst (Caremark)

prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with highly or moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy

Initial criteria

  • For nausea and vomiting associated with highly or moderately emetogenic cancer chemotherapy, ALL of the following must be met:
  • • The request is NOT for Varubi (rolapitant).
  • • The requested drug will be used in combination with other antiemetic agents.
  • For postoperative nausea and vomiting:
  • • The request is for aprepitant capsules.

Approval duration

6 months