Prevalence, indication and duration of proton pump inhibitor use in patients from unselected admissions

Introduction Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are inhibitors of gastric acid secretion and are among the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidelines on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia, recommending the indications and length of treatment with PPIs. [...]an online questionnaire, designed to assess the current practice of reviewing the use of PPI and to evaluate doctors' understanding of indications of PPI use, was sent to all doctors in the hospital.