Once-Monthly Subcutaneously Administered Risperidone in the Treatment of Schizophrenia: Patient Considerations.

Adherence to antipsychotic medications is a major challenge in schizophrenia. Long-acting injectable antipsychotics have been shown to offer advantages over oral formulations. A new extended release formulation of risperidone for subcutaneous injection was developed to address issues of non-adherence.

Fairview Pharmacy Services clozapine monitoring program: Description and evaluation of a clinical pharmacy service.

Fairview Pharmacy Services, part of an academic health system, comprises 35+ outpatient pharmacies in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2013, the nonprofit organization opened a satellite location at the University of Minnesota Psychiatry Clinic. The original goals of the service were to improve patient satisfaction and medication adherence through comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinic provider support.