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. 2017 Nov;33(11):2085-2087.
doi: 10.1080/03007995.2017.1358159. Epub 2017 Aug 16.

Non-guideline-recommended prescribing of proton pump inhibitors: implications for the future and reducing over usage

Brian Godman  1   2   3 , Joseph Fadare  4
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Non-guideline-recommended prescribing of proton pump inhibitors: implications for the future and reducing over usage

Brian Godman et al. Curr Med Res Opin. 2017 Nov.
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Abstract

Drs Godman and Fadare review the paper by Mares-Garcia and colleagues in Spain regarding the extent of non-guideline recommended prescribing (NGRP) of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in ambulatory care. NGRP of PPIs is an increasing public health concern given the implications of overuse of PPIs on infection rates, osteoporosis and chronic kidney disease as well as increasing polypharmacy rates. Costs are less of an issue especially where there are low prices for generic PPIs; the main focus is on improving the quality of PPI prescribing. Encouragingly, Mares-Garcia and colleagues identified key factors associated with NGRP, providing direction to others.

Keywords: Guidelines; PPIs; prescribing; public health.

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