Clozapine initiation in the community

Abstract

Aims and method: The study aims to describe the experience of an assertive community treatment team when commencing clozapine at home rather than in hospital, following a locally-devised policy. Any failed attempts and problems experienced are described. Results: There have been no serious adverse events with 13 patients who have been started on clozapine at home. Clinical implications: For an assertive community treatment team, home-initiation of clozapine is a practical option, particularly when patients refuse to come in to hospital.