Ondissolve ODF (Film)

For the treatment of emesis in cancer patients receiving highly emetogenic chemotherapy

For patients receiving intravenous chemotherapy or radiation therapy who have not experienced adequate control with other available anti-emetics

For patients receiving intravenous chemotherapy or radiation therapy who experience intolerable side effects with other anti-emetics

For the treatment of emesis in patients receiving radiation therapy which consists of single fraction treatment to the abdominal cavity, hemi-body irradiation and total body irradiation.

For the treatment of emesis in cancer patients receiving moderately emetogenic chemotherapy (MEC) regimens

For the treatment of emesis in patients receiving palliative care who are refractory to, intolerant to, or have a contraindication to at least two other anti-emetics.

Note: Pharmacists and prescribers should be informed of and stay current with a drug product's official indications in accordance with Health Canada's approved product monograph. Some aspects of the above criteria may differ from the official indications as described in the product monograph for the ondansetron product. The Executive Officer's funding of drug products is informed by advice from experts that consider evidence regarding the safety, clinical efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of drug products.

These drugs are not currently listed in the Exceptional Access Program Reimbursement Criteria for Frequently Requested Drugs – August 8, 2023 Edition

Physicians may wish to contact the EAP directly by phone at 416-327-8109 or 1-866-811-9893 or by email at EAPFeedback.MOH@ontario.ca to see if an unlisted drug product and/or indication may be considered for EAP funding.