At Huntsville Main/W&C/Madison, orders for this medication should be rejected and reviewed by an oncology clinical specialist or an oncology pool member (see second page of the document "Hormone Therapies and Guidance on Oral Chemotherapy")
COMETRIQ is classified as non-formulary, not stocked. It is distributed exclusively through specialty pharmacies and is not available for procurement by HH pharmacy. The patient may use his/her own supply if needed during admission. Initiation should be deferred to after discharge.
Cabometyx is non-formulary, not stocked. Patient may use home supply. Defer initiation to outpatient setting.
At Huntsville Main/W&C/Madison, orders for this medication should be rejected and reviewed by an oncology clinical specialist or an oncology pool member (see second page of the document "Hormone Therapies and Guidance on Oral Chemotherapy")
Oral Chemotherapy Drug Pharmacist Education
Oral Chemotherapy TOC Information
COMETRIQ is classified as non-formulary, not stocked. It is distributed exclusively through specialty pharmacies and is not available for procurement by HH pharmacy. The patient may use his/her own supply if needed during admission. Initiation should be deferred to after discharge.
Cabometyx is non-formulary, not stocked. Patient may use home supply. Defer initiation to outpatient setting.
Reviewed: April 23, 2013 (Cometriq), and 26 June 18 (Cabometyx)