I think it depends on the country you're in, though, and the country's laws. I have a friend on here (U.S.) who was forced to take meds even when they were not in IP. It was a court order -- I think called an involuntary commitment. They do it if you have a history of being involuntarily committed to IP and refuse to take the meds after being discharged. So basically, it's their way of keeping you out of IP because they know you will just end up in IP again and again and again as long as you continue to refuse meds. That's typically when you're forced into getting injections or forced into having someone watch you take your meds. (Yes, they literally do have people come to your house to watch you take your meds. I'm not lying. That's what happened to my friend.)