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Effectiveness of prescribing codes in reducing inappropriate proton pump inhibitors in ambulatory care

Authors :
Nguyen, Patrick Viet-Quoc
Boidin, Constance
Bouin, Mickael
Source :
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association: JAPhA; July-August 2023, Vol. 63 Issue: 4 p1197-1202, 6p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Health care deciders are aware of the inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). To reduce inappropriate prescriptions, the Conseil du Médicament (CdM) issued a practice guideline and the Régie de l’Assurance Maladie du Quebec (RAMQ) asked prescribers to justify its use by writing a specific indication code for their patients to obtain drug coverage.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15443191 and 15443450
Volume :
63
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Pharmacists Association: JAPhA
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63001519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2023.05.006