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Article: Clozapine use in schizophrenia: Findings of the Research on Asia Psychotropic Prescription (REAP) studies from 2001 to 2009

TitleClozapine use in schizophrenia: Findings of the Research on Asia Psychotropic Prescription (REAP) studies from 2001 to 2009
Authors
KeywordsClozapine
Prescription patterns
Schizophrenia
Issue Date2011
PublisherInforma Healthcare. The Journal's web site is located at http://informahealthcare.com/anp
Citation
Australian And New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry, 2011, v. 45 n. 11, p. 968-975 How to Cite?
AbstractObjective: Optimizing treatment and outcomes for people with schizophrenia requires understanding of how evidence-based treatments are utilized. Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic drug for treatment-refractory schizophrenia, but few studies have investigated trends and patterns of its use over time internationally. This study examined the prescription patterns of clozapine and its demographic and clinical correlates in Asia from 2001 to 2009. Method: Clozapine prescriptions were collected in a sample of 6761 hospitalized schizophrenia patients in nine Asian countries and regions using a standardized protocol and data collection procedure. Results: Overall, the proportion of patients receiving clozapine prescriptions was stable across the three surveys from 2001 to 2009, ranging from 14.5% to 15.9%. However, the rates and patterns observed within different regions and countries at each survey differed considerably. Clozapine use decreased significantly over time in China, while it increased in Korea and Singapore. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that patients taking clozapine were significantly younger, had a higher dose of antipsychotic drugs in chlorpromazine equivalents, were more likely to be female, had fewer extrapyramidal symptoms, and had more negative symptoms, admissions and weight gain in the past month than those not receiving clozapine. Conclusion: The variability in overall rates and changes in prescription rates over time in these samples suggest that factors other than psychopharmacological principles play an important role in determining the use of clozapine in schizophrenia in Asia. © 2011 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/171974
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2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 1.643
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dc.contributor.authorXiang, YTen_US
dc.contributor.authorWang, CYen_US
dc.contributor.authorSi, TMen_US
dc.contributor.authorLee, EHMen_US
dc.contributor.authorHe, YLen_US
dc.contributor.authorUngvari, GSen_US
dc.contributor.authorChiu, HFKen_US
dc.contributor.authorShinfuku, Nen_US
dc.contributor.authorYang, SYen_US
dc.contributor.authorChong, MYen_US
dc.contributor.authorKua, EHen_US
dc.contributor.authorFujii, Sen_US
dc.contributor.authorSim, Ken_US
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dc.contributor.authorKreyenbuhl, JAen_US
dc.contributor.authorTan, CHen_US
dc.date.accessioned2012-10-30T06:19:04Z-
dc.date.available2012-10-30T06:19:04Z-
dc.date.issued2011en_US
dc.identifier.citationAustralian And New Zealand Journal Of Psychiatry, 2011, v. 45 n. 11, p. 968-975en_US
dc.identifier.issn0004-8674en_US
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dc.description.abstractObjective: Optimizing treatment and outcomes for people with schizophrenia requires understanding of how evidence-based treatments are utilized. Clozapine is the most effective antipsychotic drug for treatment-refractory schizophrenia, but few studies have investigated trends and patterns of its use over time internationally. This study examined the prescription patterns of clozapine and its demographic and clinical correlates in Asia from 2001 to 2009. Method: Clozapine prescriptions were collected in a sample of 6761 hospitalized schizophrenia patients in nine Asian countries and regions using a standardized protocol and data collection procedure. Results: Overall, the proportion of patients receiving clozapine prescriptions was stable across the three surveys from 2001 to 2009, ranging from 14.5% to 15.9%. However, the rates and patterns observed within different regions and countries at each survey differed considerably. Clozapine use decreased significantly over time in China, while it increased in Korea and Singapore. Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that patients taking clozapine were significantly younger, had a higher dose of antipsychotic drugs in chlorpromazine equivalents, were more likely to be female, had fewer extrapyramidal symptoms, and had more negative symptoms, admissions and weight gain in the past month than those not receiving clozapine. Conclusion: The variability in overall rates and changes in prescription rates over time in these samples suggest that factors other than psychopharmacological principles play an important role in determining the use of clozapine in schizophrenia in Asia. © 2011 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.en_US
dc.languageengen_US
dc.publisherInforma Healthcare. The Journal's web site is located at http://informahealthcare.com/anpen_US
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dc.subjectClozapine-
dc.subjectPrescription patterns-
dc.subjectSchizophrenia-
dc.subject.meshAdulten_US
dc.subject.meshAntipsychotic Agents - Adverse Effects - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshAsiaen_US
dc.subject.meshClozapine - Adverse Effects - Therapeutic Useen_US
dc.subject.meshDrug Resistance - Drug Effectsen_US
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_US
dc.subject.meshHumansen_US
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dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_US
dc.subject.meshPhysician's Practice Patterns - Statistics & Numerical Data - Trendsen_US
dc.subject.meshSchizophrenia - Diagnosis - Drug Therapyen_US
dc.titleClozapine use in schizophrenia: Findings of the Research on Asia Psychotropic Prescription (REAP) studies from 2001 to 2009en_US
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