A Retrospective Non-interventional Study to Evaluate the Use of Seroquel Extended Release (XR) and Immediate Release (IR) in the Clinical Practice of Inpatients With Schizophrenia

A Retrospective, Non-interventional Study to Evaluate the Use of Seroquel XR and Seroquel IR in the Clinical Practice of Inpatients With Schizophrenia

The primary objective of this non-interventional study is to investigate how Seroquel XR and Seroquel IR are used in the clinical practice of inpatients with schizophrenia. This will be done by a retrospective review of medical records to evaluate patients treated with Seroquel XR or Seroquel IR as primary antipsychotic treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of schizophrenia.
• At least one dose of Seroquel XR or Seroquel IR during the study period (1st of July 2009 - 30th of September 2010).
• Hospitalization due to psychotic symptoms at any time during the study period (1st of July 2009 - 30th of September 2010) and with admission and discharge dates available.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in a clinical trial during the study period.
• Treatment in forensic care according to LRV ("Lagen om Rättspsykiatrisk Vård").