What is already known? The use of pharmaceutical products to manage GOR has increased in some countries Evidence supporting the use of medicines in the management of GOR are equivocal Ranitidine and omeprazole are not yet licensed for use in infants under 1 year old age. What this study adds? There is an increasing use of alginate (Gaviscon), ranitidine (H2RA) and omeprazole (PPI) in the management of symptoms of GOR/ GORD in Scotland.
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