How long does a pharmacist have from the blood draw date to the time he or she dispenses the drug?
Reports should be sent within 7 days of collection for patients who are monitored weekly, within 14 days of collection for patients who are monitored every 2 weeks and within 28 days for patients who are monitored every 4 weeks. Drug dispensing should be contingent upon receipt of WBC Count and ANC test results that are within normal limits and timeframe according to the guideline outlined in the Clozapine Prescribing Information.
