uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): STOPP Criteria - PPI Deprescribing

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A 85-year-old woman with a Clinical Frailty Scale score of 6 (moderately frail) attends her GP for a routine medication review. She takes Amlodipine 5 mg, Atorvastatin 40 mg, Lansoprazole 30 mg, Alendronic acid 70 mg weekly, Paracetamol 1 g QDS, and Codeine 30 mg QDS. She has no history of peptic ulcer disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux, or Barrett's oesophagus. Her last endoscopy was 5 years ago and was normal. According to STOPP/START criteria, which medication should be reviewed for deprescribing?

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