Original Article

Overuse of Acid-Suppression Therapy at an Urban Tertiary Hospital

Objectives: Acid-suppressive therapy (AST) is widely used for gastrointestinal prophylaxis in hospitalized patients, particularly to prevent stress-related mucosal bleeding in critically ill individuals. Previous reports suggest gross overutilization and continuation of unnecessary therapy, which have been linked to several adverse effects. Methods: Retrospective chart review at a large tertiary care…