Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Inappropriate Use and Economic Burden in Chinese Population

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Inappropriate Use and Economic Burden in Chinese Population: A Descriptive Retrospective Observational Study Using Database

This is a descriptive retrospective database analysis study in using database. All patients with a physician PPI prescription will be selected to estimate the PPI inappropriate use.

Study primary objective is to identify the inappropriate use of PPI (overall, outpatient & inpatient).

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients in 2015 China Health Insurance Research Association (CHIRA) database.
• Patients had PPI prescription during Jan. 2015 to Dec. 2015 will be selected to estimate the PPI inappropriate use.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients without data of treatment information.