The indications for NSAIDs have not changed since 1993. Cox II selective drug prescribing was within the NICE guidance but a substantial proportion of patients taking other NSAIDs had risk factors for gastrointestinal adverse events. Discussion with the GPs highlighted the difficulties of balancing perceived risk of gastrointestinal adverse events with cardioprotection and further guidance is urgently needed.
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