Before the procedure, a topical numbing cream is applied to ensure your comfort
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Complexity also increases with stacking, requiring attention to multiple reconstitution, dosing, and timing variables
Empty vials can be disposed in regular trash after ensuring no medication remains and the vial is sealed in a bag to prevent glass breakage
This article explains why omeprazole is prescribed, how long most NHS bariatric units recommend taking it, what UK guidance says about long-term PPI use, and when to seek a medication review from your GP or bariatric team
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