Deprescribing of proton pump inhibitors in complex patients

• In: Posters
• At: Dublin (Ireland) (2013)
• Type: Poster
• By: REEVE, Emily (University of South Australia, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, Adelaide, Australia)
• Co-author(s): Shakib, Sepehr (Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia)
  Andrews, Jane (Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia)
  Wiese, Michael (University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia)
  Hendrix, Ivanka (University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia)
  Johns, Sally (Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia)
  Roberts, Michael (University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia)
  
• Abstract:

  BACKGROUND: Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are reportedly inappropriately prescribed in up to 50% of users. Systematic medication review and cessation of inappropriate medications, or deprescribing, may improve patient outcomes and reduce costs. The objectives of this study were to determine in what proportion of long term PPI users prescription..

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