The first and only subcutaneous long-acting injectable (LAI) form of olanzapine1
Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS)
PANSS DATAClinical Global Impression—Severity (CGI-S)
CGI-S DATAPersonal and Social Performance (PSP)
PSP DATASchizophrenia Quality of Life Scale (SQLS)
SQLS DATAOver 90% of clinicians preferred an LAI with a single-injection initiation regimen over more complex regimens requiring oral therapy or multiple injections.3
Study design: A one-time prospective, cross-sectional, observational survey of 70 patients and 35 HCPs participating in the SOLARIS trial. The survey collected patient-reported outcomes data and assessed attitudes toward and experiences with LAI treatment attributes, delivery of care, and treatment satisfaction.
SEE DOSING CONVERSION
For patients who are looking for a long-acting treatment, consider once-monthly WELTRUZA
Consider starting or transitioning appropriate patients who may benefit from an LAI formulation or prefer a subcutaneous route of administration.4,5
When transitioning patients from oral olanzapine or intramuscular immediate‑release olanzapine, give WELTRUZA the consecutive day.1
IDENTIFY ideal candidateS for WELTRUZAA NEW CONSIDERATION FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA TREATMENT
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Treatment landscape
Learn more about the treatment landscape and considerations for patients taking olanzapine.
EXPLORE MOREReferences: 1. WELTRUZA™ (olanzapine) extended-release injectable suspension Current Prescribing Information. Parsippany, NJ: Teva Neuroscience, Inc. 2. Alavi M, Ridout SJ, Lee C, Harris B, Ridout KK. Predictors of long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication use in patients with schizophrenia spectrum, bipolar, and other psychotic disorders in a US community-based, integrated health system. Schizophr Bull Open. 2024;5(1):sgae011. 3. Cutler AJ, Gonzalez A, Suett M, et al. Patient and healthcare professional attitudes and trial experiences with a subcutaneous long-acting injectable olanzapine (TV-44749) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Presented at: Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) 2025 Annual Congress; March 29-April 2, 2025; Chicago, IL. 4. Zacker C, Puckett JT, Kamal-Bahl S. Real-world adherence and discontinuation of oral antipsychotics and associated factors in a national sample of US Medicare beneficiaries with schizophrenia. Clinicoecon Outcomes Res. 2024;16:567-579. 5. Brasso C, Beoni AM, Colli G, Mariani GN, Rocca P. Use of long-acting injectable antipsychotics in an acute inpatient psychiatric unit and 90-day re-hospitalization rates: results of an observational prospective study. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol. 2025;15:20451253251367591.