Prescription Appropriateness of Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease: Baseline Assessment in the LAPTOP-PPI Cluster Randomized Trial

Prescription Appropriateness of Drugs for Peptic Ulcer and Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease: Baseline Assessment in the LAPTOP-PPI Cluster Randomized Trial

Background: Drugs for peptic ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) are among the most widely prescribed, frequently without appropriate indications. This represents an important issue, as it leads to risk of adverse events for patients and unnecessary costs for National Health Service.Ai...

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Main Authors: Ilaria Ardoino, Manuela Casula, Giulia Molari, Sara Mucherino, Valentina Orlando, Enrica Menditto, Carlotta Franchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
drugs for peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease
proton pump inhibitors
gastroesophageal reflux disease
appropriateness of drug use
algorithm
administrative database
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.803809/full

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