On July 29, 2021, the Clozapine REMS program was modified to include changes to the authorization process for dispensing clozapine and changes to ANC reporting requirements. Starting November 15, 2021, pharmacists will no longer be able to use telecommunication verification (also known as the switch...
5.2 Clozapine REMS Program Clozapine orally disintegrating tablets are only available through a restricted program under a REMS called the Clozapine REMS Program because of the risk of severe neutropenia. Notable requirements of the Clozapine REMS Program include: Healthcare professionals who prescribe clo...
defined as a reduction below pre-treatment normal levels of blood neutrophils. The ANC is usually available as a component of the complete blood count (CBC), including differential, and is more relevant to drug-induced neutropenia than is the white blood cell (WBC) count. The ANC may also b...
CLOZARIL can cause neutropenia (a low absolute neutrophil count (ANC)), defined as a reduction below pre-treatment normal levels of blood neutrophils. The ANC is usually available as a component of the complete blood count (CBC), including differential, and is more relevant to drug-induced ne...
Dr Mathis:The new sharedclozapineREMS program has similar components to the previous registries in that prescribers, pharmacies, and patients must be enrolled to prescribe, dispense, or receive clozapine. Prescribers and pharmacists are still required to check a patient's ANC on the basis of the...
Notable requirements of the Clozapine REMS Program include: Healthcare professionals who prescribe CLOZARIL must be certified with the program by enrolling and completing training Patients who receive CLOZARIL must be enrolled in the program and comply with the ANC testing and monitoring requirements ...
Notable requirements of the Clozapine REMS Program include: Healthcare professionals who prescribe FAZACLO must be certified with the program by enrolling and completing training. Patients who receive FAZACLO must be enrolled in the program and comply with the ANC testing and monitoring requirements. ...
Notable requirements of the Clozapine REMS Program include: Healthcare professionals who prescribe VERSACLOZ must be certified with the programby enrolling and completing training. Patients who receive VERSACLOZ must be enrolled in the program and comply with the ANC testing and monitoring requirements...