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Mental Health

The effects of early initiation of aripiprazole once-monthly on healthcare resource utilization and healthcare costs in individuals with schizophrenia: real-world evidence from US claims data

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Pages 316-325 | Received 14 Oct 2022, Accepted 07 Feb 2023, Published online: 24 Feb 2023

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