NHS issues warning to those taking THIS heartburn and indigestion medication
The NHS has issued a warning about the long-term use of omeprazole, a widely prescribed medication for heartburn and indigestion. With 73 million prescriptions annually, the health body cautions against taking it for long term. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 73 million PPI prescriptions were dispensed in England between 2022 and 2023, with roughly 15% of the population using the medications, according to the recent NHS data.
The NHS has issued a warning about the long-term use of omeprazole, a widely prescribed medication for heartburn and indigestion. With 73 million prescriptions annually, the health body cautions against taking it for long term. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). 73 million PPI prescriptions were dispensed in England between 2022 and 2023, with roughly 15% of the population using the medications, according to the recent NHS data.
