Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescribing and Monitoring Patterns Among Gastroenterology Practitioners

Goals: The aim was to quantify proton pump inhibitor (PPI) practice habits among gastroenterology (GI) practitioners. Background: Reports of side effects have prompted patients and practitioners alike to discontinue PPI use. Emerging evidence-based literature on PPI risks and safety seek to guide practitioners, but the impact of this literature on PPI prescribing patterns has not been evaluated. Study: We performed an anonymous online survey of...