NON-STEROIDAL anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including low-dose aspirin are among the most commonly used medicines but are associated with gastrointestinal injury, says an article in the NPS MedicineWise's publication Australian Prescriber.
A new CPD activity for pharmacists around the article recommends proton pump inhibitor therapy to reduce the risks associated with NSAID ingestion.
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