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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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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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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