Hiroki Iwata

A Survey of Community Pharmacists’ Perceptions and Issues Regarding the Indiscriminate Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are classified as potentially inappropriate medications for older adults. Indiscriminate long-term use of PPIs after symptom resolution (indiscriminate PPIs) may increase the risk of adverse events and healthcare costs, emphasizing the need for appro...