Millions of Brits are 'hooked' on common reflux drug which could have serious consequences, pharmacist warns
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukMillions of Brits “hooked” on medication to manage acid reflux could resolve their symptoms with diet and lifestyle changes alone, according to an expert.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the UK’s most widely used drugs, with 73 million NHS prescriptions dispensed in England in 2022-23, at a cost of £190m.
The drugs help limit the distressing symptoms of reflux, also known as heartburn - but there are concerns long-term use may come with worrying side-effects from dementia to osteoporosis.
Pharmacist Deborah Grayson believes doctors are overprescribing PPI medication as a “panacea for varied digestive symptoms, without a clear clinical need to suppress acid production”.
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