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ArticleBasic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology2025

Trends in Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use Among Danish Adults: A Nationwide Drug Utilization Study 2015-2023.

Karoline M Lundgaard, Morten Ø Christiansen, Heidi Sonne, Katrine Mose, Nikolaj Nyland, Maja J L Andersen, Anton Pottegård

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Karoline M LundgaardDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6413-9804
Morten Ø ChristiansenDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0735-3142
Heidi SonneDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3907-292X
Katrine MoseDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6503-9800
Nikolaj NylandDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3916-7030
Maja J L AndersenDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1437-0632
Anton PottegårdDepartment of Public Health, Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9314-5679

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Abstract

The global increase in proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) use has raised concerns about their appropriate use, particularly due to potential overprescription and associated adverse effects. This study examines PPI utilization patterns among Danish adults from 2015 to 2023 using the Danish nationwide health registries. We estimated the annual incidence rate (users per 100 person-years) and monthly prevalence (proportion with a filled prescription or sufficient tablets). Treatment duration was assessed using the 'proportion of patients covered' and the Kaplan-Meier method. We also calculated the proportion of adults with concomitant use of ulcerogenic drugs over time. We identified 1 729 440 adults who filled at least one PPI prescription during 2015-2023. The prevalence increased from 7.0% in 2015 to 8.2% in 2023, while incidence rate remained stable at ~3 users per 100 person years. PPI use increased with age. Three years after initiation, 17% used PPIs, while 1.5% had remained on continuous treatment. In 2023, 50% of users had concomitant ulcerogenic drug use, a 3.2% increase since 2015. The prevalence of PPI use in Denmark has risen markedly reaching a high stable level, with a clear age-dependent trend. Increased attention to appropriate PPI use is necessary to ensure rational prescribing and prevent potential overuse.

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Drug UtilizationPractice Patterns, Physicians'Proton Pump InhibitorsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsDenmarkFemaleHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRegistriesProton Pump Inhibitorsconsumptiondrug utilizationnationwideprescription registryproton‐pump inhibitor

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