Journal article
Prevalence and appropriateness of drug prescriptions for peptic ulcer and gastro-esophageal reflux disease in a cohort of hospitalized elderly
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are among the most commonly prescribed medicines and their overuse is widespread in both primary and secondary care. Inappropriate prescription is of particular concern among elderly patients, who have often multiple comorbidities and need many drugs.
METHODS: We evaluate the appropriateness of drugs for peptic ulcer or gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) in a sample of elderly patients (65 years old …
Authors
Pasina L; Nobili A; Tettamanti M; Salerno F; Corrao S; Marengoni A; Iorio A; Marcucci M; Mannucci PM; Investigators OBOR
Journal
European Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 22, No. 2, pp. 205–210
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.ejim.2010.11.009
ISSN
0953-6205