The Canadian journal of hospital pharmacy
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Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed for gastrointestinal conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia, and for prevention of gastric ulcer. Although previous reports have described inappropriate prescription of PPIs in the hospital setting, data from the community are lacking. ⋯ These findings suggest that inappropriate prescribing of PPIs remains problematic in the community setting in the province of Quebec.