Marinol — Medica
Nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy
Preferred products
- generic dronabinol capsules
Initial criteria
- Approve for 1 year if BOTH of the following:
- A) Patient has failed to respond adequately to at least TWO conventional antiemetic treatments; AND
- B) ONE of the following:
- i. Generic dronabinol capsules are requested; OR
- ii. If brand Marinol is being requested, BOTH of the following:
- a) Patient has tried generic dronabinol capsules; AND
- b) 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
1 year