The BBC doctor revealed his verdict after a new study claimed many people might be taking the acid reflux medication unnecessarily

The BBC doctor revealed his verdict after a new study claimed many people might be taking the acid reflux medication unnecessarily

On BBC Morning Live Dr Xand van Tulleken explained people 'take them for a lot longer than they should without a regular review'

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Omeprazole and Lansoprazole are used to treat heartburn and acid reflux — and as many as one in seven Brits take them