An overview of the clozapine REMS program can be found at clozapinerems.com (once you establish a username/password, see Clozapine REMS Enrollment Instructions)
Prior to dispensing clozapine, whether a new start or continuation of home medication and regardless of gender:
The Pharmacist must confirm the patient is enrolled in the Clozapine REMS Program. (For instructions on how to verify enrollment, click on the above link for the Clozaril REMS enrollment instructions.)
Once eligibility check complete, create a "Pharmacy Progress Note – REMS" in PowerChart. Sign the note once all requirements met. Include in the note the frequency of ANC monitoring from eligibility check, the last ANC submitted, and when the next is due.
ORDERED FORMULATION
THERAPEUTIC INTERCHANGE
cloZAPine (FazaClo)
cloZAPine (Clozaril)
Automatically interchange cloZAPine orally disintegrating tablets to the regular tablet at the same dose.
Clozapine REMS Enrollment Instructions
An overview of the clozapine REMS program can be found at clozapinerems.com (once you establish a username/password, see Clozapine REMS Enrollment Instructions)
Prior to dispensing clozapine, whether a new start or continuation of home medication and regardless of gender:
Reviewed: December 12, 2007 (cloZAPine ODT)
REMS (Clozaril, FazaClo, cloZAPine): View FDA REMS Info