A 35-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medications. According to NICE, which medication formulation might be mos...

Question

A 35-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medications. According to NICE, which medication formulation might be most appropriate for maintaining adherence?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting injectable antipsychotic (depot)

Answer

Oral risperidone tablets daily

Answer

Immediate-release olanzapine formulations

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Oral clozapine solution

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Benzodiazepines as needed

Schizophrenia — UKMLA MCQ

A 35-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia is non-compliant with oral medications. According to NICE, which medication formulation might be most appropriate for maintaining adherence?