The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science · 2026
Incidence of clozapine-associated neutropenia in patients with schizophrenia: 20-year population-based study in Hong Kong.
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Zhou Huiquan, Luo Hao, Siskind Dan, Northwood Korinne, Tang Jennifer Yee-Man, Lui Simon S Y, Lee Edwin H M, Kan Chui-Kwan, Tsui Chi Fong, Poon Lap Tak, Leung Shuk Yan Joey, Wong Yip Chau, Wong Jessica Oi Yin, Chan Sherry Kit Wa
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BACKGROUND: Clozapine is the gold standard for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, but its use is constrained by the risk of severe neutropenia, thus requiring mandatory lifelong hematological monitoring in many jurisdictions. However, a significant evidence gap persists regarding the long-term comparative risk profiles of clozapine versus other second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), complicating shared decision-making.
AIMS: To compare the risk of neutropenia associated with clozapine versus non-clozapine SGAs, assess temporal risk evolution and identify high-risk subgroups to optimise monitoring.
METHOD: This retrospective cohort study used Hong Kong's electronic health records to identify patients initiating clozapine or non-clozapine SGAs (2003-2019), with follow-up until 2023. Outcomes included minor (absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1.0-1.5 × 109/litre) and serious neutropenia (ANC <1.0 × 109/litre). Serious neutropenia leading to clozapine discontinuation within 6 weeks was considered clozapine-associated.
RESULTS: Among 4868 clozapine and 38 277 non-clozapine SGA users, clozapine users showed higher unadjusted incidences of minor (7.05 v. 3.74%) and serious neutropenia (2.53 v. 1.45%). However, adjusted rates of serious neutropenia were similar between groups (0.37 v. 0.36 per 100 person-years). Clozapine was associated with higher risks of minor (incidence rate ratio (IRR) 5.91; 95% CI 3.96-8.70) and serious neutropenia (IRR 3.48; 1.70-6.84) in the first 18 weeks. Bayesian change-point analysis showed sharply declining clozapine-associated risk after 26-29 weeks, converging with non-clozapine SGAs by 82-135 weeks (around 2 years). No significant early excess risk was found in patients younger than 45, while males experienced a transient risk of minor neutropenia.
CONCLUSIONS: The risk of clozapine-associated neutropenia is highest in the initial 18 weeks, declining to levels seen with non-clozapine SGAs by 2 years. Weekly monitoring for 18 weeks and monthly for up to 2 years is advisable, with potential for personalised schedules based on age and sex.
AIMS: To compare the risk of neutropenia associated with clozapine versus non-clozapine SGAs, assess temporal risk evolution and identify high-risk subgroups to optimise monitoring.
METHOD: This retrospective cohort study used Hong Kong's electronic health records to identify patients initiating clozapine or non-clozapine SGAs (2003-2019), with follow-up until 2023. Outcomes included minor (absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 1.0-1.5 × 109/litre) and serious neutropenia (ANC <1.0 × 109/litre). Serious neutropenia leading to clozapine discontinuation within 6 weeks was considered clozapine-associated.
RESULTS: Among 4868 clozapine and 38 277 non-clozapine SGA users, clozapine users showed higher unadjusted incidences of minor (7.05 v. 3.74%) and serious neutropenia (2.53 v. 1.45%). However, adjusted rates of serious neutropenia were similar between groups (0.37 v. 0.36 per 100 person-years). Clozapine was associated with higher risks of minor (incidence rate ratio (IRR) 5.91; 95% CI 3.96-8.70) and serious neutropenia (IRR 3.48; 1.70-6.84) in the first 18 weeks. Bayesian change-point analysis showed sharply declining clozapine-associated risk after 26-29 weeks, converging with non-clozapine SGAs by 82-135 weeks (around 2 years). No significant early excess risk was found in patients younger than 45, while males experienced a transient risk of minor neutropenia.
CONCLUSIONS: The risk of clozapine-associated neutropenia is highest in the initial 18 weeks, declining to levels seen with non-clozapine SGAs by 2 years. Weekly monitoring for 18 weeks and monthly for up to 2 years is advisable, with potential for personalised schedules based on age and sex.