Evaluating antipsychotic prescribing trends and patient outcomes in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: Insights from a year-long observational study across two tertiary mental health treatment centres in South Australia

Dennis LiuNorthern Community Mental Health Service, Anna Nowak, Deb Hobbs, Clinical Trials Unit Lyell McEwin Hospital, Sam ColmanFortrea Australia Pty Ltd, Klaus Oliver SchubertNorthern Community Mental Health Service, Mihalina GeorgallisFortrea Market Access , HEOR Consulting, Mel Noke, Former Employee of Otsuka Australia Pharmaceutical Pty Ltd, Simon Graham, Lundbeck Australia Pty Ltd, North Ryde

Australasian Psychiatry

Published online on March 19, 2026

Abstract

Australasian Psychiatry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundSchizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder are complex, lifelong disorders. This study evaluates antipsychotic medication use and the management of inpatients diagnosed with these conditions to better inform health service providers about ...