At this time, we remain focused on identifying outcome measures that balance feasibility, burden, and impact, while aligning with administration priorities
While Vitamin B12 is a naturally occurring nutrient that is generally considered very safe even in high doses, it is still a medical treatment
Patients should review the medications approved indications, safety information, and potential effects with a licensed healthcare professional before starting therapy
OPD Fee Schedule Increase Factor Section 1833(t)(3)(C)(ii) of the Act requires the Secretary to update the conversion factor used to determine the payment rates under the OPPS on an annual basis by applying the OPD fee schedule increase factor
While omeprazole is useful for GERD and PUD, its use is not without the increased risk of other complications, such as an increased risk for aspiration pneumonia in certain patients, clinically relevant drug-drug interactions, and complications related to vitamin B12 deficiency, such as macrocytic anemia, hyperhomocysteinemia, and/or neuropathies.1-7 The focus of this article is related to the mechanism by which omeprazole could cause a deficiency in vitamin B12
