A high throughput UPLC–MSMS method for olanzapine analysis in serum is presented.
50,000–100,000 lux-h causes olanzapine degradation in patient samples.
Patient samples are stable for least 7 h when exposed to daylight indoor.
Relative olanzapine decrease seems to be independent of its original concentration.
Light exposure causing degradation in spiked serum is lower than in patient serum.