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")
MEKINIST is classified as non-formulary, not stocked. Patients may use their own supply in the hospital if needed. Initiation should be deferred to the 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
Mekinist medication guide
MEKINIST is classified as non-formulary, not stocked. Patients may use their own supply in the hospital if needed. Initiation should be deferred to the outpatient setting.
Reviewed: October 22, 2013