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Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases، جلد ۱۲، شماره ۴، صفحات ۲۶۵-۲۷۰
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عنوان انگلیسی Epidemiological Study Assessing the Overuse of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Lebanese Population
چکیده انگلیسی مقاله BACKGROUND: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most potent gastric agents for most acid-related disorders. Their effectiveness has led to their overutilization, leading to potential risks on patients and significant economic implications. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of PPI overuse in Lebanon. Hence, the economic impact of this overutilization, if proven to be present, can be inferred. METHODS: An epidemiological descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in pharmacies all around Lebanese governorates over a 1-year period, using questionnaires handed out to 1000 participants coming to buy PPIs. Subjects taking PPIs for inappropriate indications or in inappropriate dosages or durations were considered abusing PPIs. PPIs are indicated for multiple gastric disorders and for prophylaxis of gastrointestinal injury when taking gastro-toxic medications. RESULTS: 71.4% of subjects were overusing PPIs. Approximately 25 million US dollars were being wasted annually. Three categories of overuse were inferred (indication, dosage, and duration). Gastro protection was the most common reason for taking PPIs. Demographic variables and doctors’ prescriptions did not influence PPI overuse. CONCLUSIONS: PPIs are massively overused in Lebanon, leading to a huge burden on the health care system. Adhering to evidence-based guidelines and educational programs is highly recommended to enhance the quality and efficiency of prescriptions.
کلیدواژه‌های انگلیسی مقاله Protons pump inhibitors, Inappropriate prescribing, Patients, Risk, Pharmacies
نویسندگان مقاله | Mayssaa Hoteit
Lebanese University, School of medicine, Hadath, Lebanon Co-first author, contributed equally to this work with Mayssaa Hoteit and their names are listed by alphabetical order of the last name in the article.


| Elham Mattar
Lebanese University, School of medicine, Hadath, Lebanon


| Racil Allaw
Lebanese University, School of medicine, Hadath, Lebanon Corresponding author


| Antoine Abou Rached


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