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Syndros (dronabinol) oral solutionHighmark

nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy

Preferred products

  • generic dronabinol capsules

Initial criteria

  • age ≥ 18 years
  • diagnosis of nausea and vomiting (ICD-10: R11) associated with cancer chemotherapy
  • therapeutic failure, contraindication, or intolerance to plan-preferred generic dronabinol capsules
  • therapeutic failure, intolerance, or contraindication to two standard of care antiemetic agents per NCCN guidelines

Reauthorization criteria

  • prescriber attests that the member has experienced positive clinical response to therapy

Approval duration

12 months