Clozapine clinics at the crossroads and the opportunity to redesign services for people with chronic schizophrenia.

Fernandez-Egea, Emilio · Br J Psychiatry · 2026

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Forthcoming changes to clozapine monitoring present an opportunity to expand, not dilute, specialist care for chronic schizophrenia. Reduced administrative burden should support timely clozapine use, structured assessment, access to psychological therapies and embedded physical health care. Experience from Cambridgeshire shows that secondary-plus clinics within community mental health teams can deliver sustained, equitable long-term care.

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