Treatment patterns, healthcare resource use, and costs associated with uncomplicated urinary tract infection among female patients in the United States.

Rena C MoonAlen MarijamFanny S Mitrani-GoldDaniel C GibbonsAlex KartashovNing A RosenthalAshish V Joshi

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Inappropriate/suboptimal prescriptions and antibiotic switching were associated with high costs, ambulatory care, and pharmacy claims, suggesting a need for improved uncomplicated urinary tract infection prescribing practices in the United States.

Keyphrases

urinary tract infection
healthcare
primary care
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
health insurance
emergency department
pain management
quality improvement
combination therapy
patient reported
replacement therapy