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The availability of a long-acting injectable atypicalantipsychotic may increase compliance with medication regimens in patients with schizophrenia. Currently,long-acting risperidone is the only such agent. It is nowavailable or approved in 33 countries, including Austria,Germany, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.’ ‹’ ‹