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UK NHS Warns Against Long-Term Use of Omeprazole

9/27/2025

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PPIs like Omeprazole are widely used in the UK, with 73 million NHS prescriptions issued in 2022-23.
They treat heartburn, indigestion, and stomach ulcers by reducing stomach acid production.
Long-term use carries risks, including higher likelihood of Clostridioides difficile infections.
The NHS warns against using Omeprazole for more than two weeks without a prescription; see a GP if symptoms worsen.

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Story summary

PPIs like Omeprazole are widely used in the UK, with 73 million NHS prescriptions issued in 2022-23.
They treat heartburn, indigestion, and stomach ulcers by reducing stomach acid production.
Long-term use carries risks, including higher likelihood of Clostridioides difficile infections.
The NHS warns against using Omeprazole for more than two weeks without a prescription; see a GP if symptoms worsen.