Effect of a Proton Pump Inhibitor Deprescribing Guideline on Drug Usage and Costs in Long-Term Care

Volume: 17, Issue: 7, Pages: 673.e1 - 673.e4
Published: Jul 1, 2016
Abstract
Objectives To assess the effect of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) deprescribing guideline on PPI usage and PPI drug costs in one long-term care home in Ontario, Canada. Design Interrupted time-series analysis to compare monthly PPI usage and average monthly PPI cost per resident 9 months before guideline implementation to 12 months after. Setting One long-term care home in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Participants Long-term care residents prescribed...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of a Proton Pump Inhibitor Deprescribing Guideline on Drug Usage and Costs in Long-Term Care
Published Date
Jul 1, 2016
Volume
17
Issue
7
Pages
673.e1 - 673.e4
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