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Marinol (dronabinol capsules)Cigna

Anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Preferred products

  • generic dronabinol capsules

Initial criteria

  • For Marinol (dronabinol capsules): Approve for 6 months if ONE of the following:
  • A) Generic dronabinol capsules are requested; OR
  • B) If brand Marinol is being requested, the patient meets BOTH of the following:
  • i. Patient has tried generic dronabinol capsules; AND
  • ii. The Brand product is being requested due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) [e.g., difference in dyes, fillers, preservatives] between the Brand and the bioequivalent generic product which, per the prescriber, would result in a significant allergy or serious adverse reaction.
  • For Syndros (dronabinol oral solution): Approve for 6 months if ONE of the following:
  • A) Patient has tried generic dronabinol capsules; OR
  • B) Patient cannot swallow or has difficulty swallowing capsules.

Approval duration

6 months