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Gut 50:iv10-iv12 doi:10.1136/gut.50.suppl_4.iv10
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Clinical and economic consequences of dyspepsia in the community

Table 2

Cost of dyspepsia to the health service in a primary care note review of 5056 individuals, 1992–1994

Variable No of individuals (%) Total cost over 2 years (£) Cost per person per year (£)
GP, general practitioner.
*H2 receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors.
GP visits 763 (15) 35 200 3.48
Medication* 708 (14) 51 000 5.04
Endoscopy 154 (3) 27 600 2.73

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