Anyone taking common medication longer than six months issued four warnings

Anyone taking common medication longer than six months issued four warnings View 5 Images

A medical expert has raised concerns about anyone taking a widely used medication and the potential risks that may develop from prolonged usage. Across the UK, omeprazole - a proton pump inhibitor commonly known as a PPI - is extensively prescribed and can be purchased both on prescription and from pharmacies without a doctor's note.

Latest figures reveal that 73 million NHS prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors were dispensed in England during 2022-2023, with omeprazole ranking among the most commonly prescribed medications in this category. The drug is primarily used to tackle problems like heartburn and acid reflux, reports the Mirror .

The NHS explains: "Omeprazole is a medicine that