Proton pump inhibitors: potential cost reductions by applying prescribing guidelines

• Main Authors: Cahir Caitriona (Author), Fahey Tom (Author), Tilson Lesley (Author), Teljeur Conor (Author), Bennett Kathleen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There are concerns that proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are being over prescribed in both primary and secondary care. This study aims to establish potential cost savings in a community drug scheme for a one year period according to publ...