Treating dyspepsia: new OTC drug changes the economic picture.
Uninvestigated dyspepsia is very common, and it can be caused by peptic ulcer disease. However, just when patients should undergo expensive tests to determine the cause of their symptoms is not always clear-cut--particularly now that an OTC proton pump inhibitor (PPI) is available. Get some expert advice on what factors to consider when treating these patients.
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