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Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors

Irish Journal of Medical Science volume 179, pages 73–75 (2010)Cite this article

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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Acknowledgments

We would like to thank Dr. Murali Sayana, SpR, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Waterford Regional Hospital for the valuable suggestions in the writing of this paper.

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  1. Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, St. James’s Hospital, Dublin 8, Ireland

    D. Molloy, A. Molloy, C. O’Loughlin, M. Falconer & M. Hennessy

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D. Molloy and A. Molloy contributed equally to the manuscript.

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Molloy, D., Molloy, A., O’Loughlin, C. et al. Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors. Ir J Med Sci 179, 73–75 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-009-0426-1

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Keywords

  • Inappropriate use
  • Indications
  • Irish study
  • Proton pump inhibitors
  • Risks