Should the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) be required as a part of WBC monitoring?
Yes. The overwhelming consensus of the Committee was that, as is required in the UK, the absolute neutrophil count (ANC) should be a requirement of the monitoring program. The current physician labeling for clozapine requires that an ANC be performed, however, the Clozaril National Registry (CNR) does not capture the results of this testing. The consensus of the Committee was that this data be added to the Registry. Following completion of discussion of the questions, the committee adjourned at 3:30.
