Proton pump inhibitors I Drug allergy I Anaphylaxis I Adverse drug reaction I Drug hypersensitivity Opinion Statement Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs widely used and usually well tolerated. However, cases of immediate or cell-mediated hypersensitivity reactions due to all PPIs, with the exception of the newest dexlansoprazole and tenatoprazole, have been described. In the case of suspected IgE-mediated reaction skin test (prick test and intradermal test) with nonirritant drug concentration published is safe and highly specific (100 %) with a PPV of 100 %. Thus, oral provocation test should be performed only in case of negative results to rule out definitely the diagnosis. In the case of possible cell-mediated hypersensitivity reaction, a delayed reading of intradermal test, at least after 24 and 48 h, and patch test should be performed, but we do not have standardized procedures so far. Cross-reactivity among all PPIs is not a dogma, in fact, three patterns of cross-reactivity have been described. Thus, in patients with ascertained allergy to a PPI, a complete evaluation (skin test and oral provocation test) of all five PPIs available helps to identify a safe alternative.