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Omeprazole ranks among Britain's most frequently prescribed medications.

Latest figures reveal 73 million NHS prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as Omeprazole, were issued in England during 2022-23.

Further data indicates PPI usage impacts roughly 15% of the population.

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PPIs are medications that reduce stomach acid production. They function by blocking the proton pumps, enzymes situated in the stomach lining that generate acid.

This alleviates problems like acid reflux and heartburn.

Other medical ailments addressed by PPIs include indigestion, healing of stomach ulcers, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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