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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 1/2010

01-03-2010 | Original Article

Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors

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

Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 1/2010

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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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Metadata
Title
Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors
Authors
D. Molloy
A. Molloy
C. O’Loughlin
M. Falconer
M. Hennessy
Publication date
01-03-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 0021-1265
Electronic ISSN: 1863-4362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-009-0426-1

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