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MarinolMedica

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