The Expert Committee did not recommend inclusion of paliperidone palmitate 3-month long-acting injection on the EML for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia. The Committee noted that compared to the 1-month formulation, the 3-month formulation has evidence of similar clinical efficacy and safety and may offer advantages to patients in terms of fewer injections. However, the Committee noted that it is not recommended to initiate treatment with the 3-month formulation, rather it is used in patients who demonstrate benefit and tolerance to the 1-month formulation over at least 4 months. In addition, the 3-month formulation is more highly priced, not yet available as generic, and currently has limited availability in low- and middle-income countries.