History of suicidal behavior and clozapine prescribing among people with schizophrenia in China: a cohort study

Abstract Background Clozapine is an off-label drug used in most countries to prevent suicide in individuals with schizophrenia. However, few studies have reported real-world prescription practices. This study aimed to explore the association between a history of suicidal behavior and clozapine presc...

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Main Authors: Yi Yin, Chen Lin, Lijing Wei, Jinghui Tong, Junchao Huang, Baopeng Tian, Shuping Tan, Zhiren Wang, Fude Yang, Yongsheng Tong, Song Chen, L. Elliot Hong, Yunlong Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05893-y