Community-Based Service Use After Clozapine Treatment: A Mirror-Image Analysis of Public Claims Data

What is it about?

Clozapine demonstrates superior efficacy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but its impact on community-based services remains largely under-explored. This study examined changes in mental health service utilization with clozapine treatment through public claims data. Clozapine treatment was associated with increased community-based services, and decreased inpatient services, suggesting a shift in service needs from emergent care to community-based care and recovery.

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