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Clinical and cost impact of intravenous proton pump inhibitor use in non-ICU patients |
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| Authors: | Soumana C Nasser Jeanette G Nassif Hani I Dimassi |
| Affiliation: | Soumana C Nasser, Jeanette G Nassif, Hani I Dimassi, Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos Campus, PO Box 36, 13-5053 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Abstract: | AIM:To assess the appropriateness of the indication and route of administration of proton-pump-inhibitors (PPIs) and their associated cost impact. METHODS:Data collection was performed prospec-tively during a 6-mo period on 340 patients who re-ceived omeprazole intravenously during their hospital stay in non-intensive care floors. Updated guidelines were used to assess the appropriateness of the indication and route of administration. RESULTS:Complete data collection was available for 286 patients which wer... |
| Keywords: | Cost saving Lebanon Non-intensive care unit patients Omeprazole Over-utilization Proton-pump-inhibitors Stress ulcer prophylaxis |
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