Mental Health In-Reach has been operating for two years with a mental health pharmacist supporting the acute hospital pharmacy team one day a week. Clozapine was identified as a medicine about which acute pharmacy staff felt most uncertain and particular attention is given to this for in-reach support. Nearly 200 interventions involving clozapine were made between 2022-2024, having a positive impact on patient care. This session will describe the journey for pharmacy staff and patients as we learnt about managing clozapine in the acute hospital setting.

Learning outcomes:
How is education and support is provided about clozapine
Types of interventions supported relating to clozapine
Managing clozapine titration and adverse effects in the acute hospital
Future developments in clozapine management in the acute hospital