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PPP030 - Choosing PPIs Wisely with with Dr Chris Leung
Episode 30
Published 8 years, 4 months ago
Description
Jane sat down with Dr Chris Leung from Austin Health. Chris is a gastroenterologist, medical lead for clinical education and local clinical lead for Choosing Wisely.
Jane and Chris talk about:
- the reasons why proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are in the top 10 most commonly prescribed medicines in Australia
- the problems associated with long-term PPIs
- The general principles of the Choosing Wisely campaign in Australia