Subject: Dronabinol Limit 137-H P01-2025

Drug

Dronabinol Products

MARINOL  (dronabinol)

SYNDROS  (dronabinol)

Policy:

Indications

FDA-approved Indications

Marinol

Marinol is indicated in adults for the treatment of:

• anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
• nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.

Syndros

Syndros is indicated in adults for the treatment of:

• anorexia associated with weight loss in patients with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
• nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conventional antiemetic treatments.

Initial Limit Quantity

Limits do not accumulate together; patient is allowed the maximum limit for each drug and strength.

The duration of 25 days is used for a 30-day fill period and 75 days is used for a 90-day fill period to allow time for refill processing.

Drug	1 Month Limit	3 Month Limit
Marinol 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg (dronabinol capsules)	60 capsules / 25 days	180 capsules / 75 days
Syndros (dronabinol oral solution)	120 mL / 25 days	360 mL / 75 days

Place of Service:

Outpatient

The above policy is based on the following references:

1. Marinol [package insert]. Parsippany, N J: ThePharmaNetwork, LLC; January 2023.
2. Syndros [package insert]. Round Rock, TX: Benuvia Therapeutics LLC; October 2022.
3. Lexicomp Online, AHFS DI (Adult and Pediatric) Online. Waltham, MA: UpToDate, Inc.; 2024. https://online.lexi.com. Accessed November 29,
4. Micromedex® (electronic version). Merative, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Available at: https://www.micromedexsolutions.com/ (cited: 11/29/2024).
5. National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology. Antiemesis. Version 2.2024. Available at: https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/antiemesis.pdf. Accessed November 27, 2024.

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June 06, 2025