A study on patient demographics and prescribing patterns of proton pump inhibitors in a tertiary Care hospital

Abstract

Proton pump inhibitors represent a class of medications used to treat a wide variety of pathologies related to the stomach's acid production. This activity reviews the indications, action, contraindications for proton pump inhibitors as a valuable agent in managing acid-related disorders. The present study aimed to assess the appropriate use of Proton pump inhibitors in a tertiary care hospital. The prospective observational study was carried out for a period of 6 months. The study was conducted in a Gastroenterology department in a tertiary care hospital. In our study 25-35 years age patients were more 70 (58.33 %) as compared to other ages. In our study male patients were more 95 (79.16%) as compared to female patients were 25. PPI new users were more 68 (56.66%) as compared to PPI old users 52 (43.33%). The strong guidelines built on evidence-based indications and adequate daily doses would help the prescribers, in the hospital and in the community, to adequately prescribe and reduce misuse of PPIs. Integration of a prescription assistance programme in our computerized patient record system could help to identify the correct indication and the correct dose and limit the length of prescription (20.83 %).