Table 1.

PPI medicines and strengths.

ATC code	PPI name	Strength classification*	mg	PBS subsidized indications
A02BC01	omeprazole	Standard	20	PU, GORD, SO, ZES
		Low	10	GORD, SO, ZES
A02BC02	pantoprazole	Standard	40	PU, GORD, SO, ZES
		Low	20	GORD, SO, ZES
A02BC03	lansoprazole	Standard	30	PU, GORD, SO
		Low	15	GORD, SO
A02BC04	rabeprazole	Standard	20	PU, GORD, SO
		Low	10	GORD, SO
A02BC05	esomeprazole	High	40	GORD, SO, Pathological hypersecretory conditions including ZES and idiopathic hypersecretion
		Standard	20	GU, GORD, SO, Pathological hypersecretory conditions including ZES and idiopathic hypersecretion

^*Strength classification is based on guidelines by Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd. and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE 2014): Guideline (CG184).

ATC, anatomical therapeutic chemical; GORD, Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; GU, Gastric Ulcer; PBS, Pharmaceutical benefits scheme; PPI, proton-pump inhibitors; PU, Peptic Ulcer; SO, Scleroderma oesophagus; ZES, Zoillinger–Ellison syndrome.