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. 2010 Mar;179(1):73-5.
doi: 10.1007/s11845-009-0426-1. Epub 2009 Sep 11.

Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors

D Molloy  1 , A Molloy, C O'Loughlin, M Falconer, M Hennessy
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Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors

D Molloy et al. Ir J Med Sci. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used expensive medications.

Aims: We performed a cross-sectional study to determine the extent and indication of PPI use in Irish acute medical wards.

Methods: Fifty-five medical charts were reviewed at the beginning and end of 1 month.

Results and conclusions: Thirty-three patients were prescribed PPIs; 26 prior to admission. The prescribing of PPIs was concordant with guideline recommendations in only 30% of cases. Two-thirds of PPI use was unlicensed.

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