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

Preferred products

  • generic dronabinol capsules

Initial criteria

  • Approve for 6 months if ONE of the following:
  • A) Generic dronabinol capsules are requested; OR
  • B) If brand Marinol is being requested, BOTH of the following:
  • i. Patient has tried generic dronabinol capsules; AND
  • ii. Brand product is being requested due to a formulation difference in the inactive ingredient(s) which, per the prescriber, would result in a significant allergy or serious adverse reaction.

Approval duration

6 months