Trends in urine sampling rates of general practice patients with suspected lower urinary tract infections in England, 2015-2022: a population-based study.
Laura CiaccioHolly FountainElizabeth BeechColin S BrownAlicia DemirjianSarah GerverBerit Muller-PebodySabine Bou-AntounPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
Urine testing for UTI in general practice in England showed an upward trend, with same-day antibiotic prescribing remaining consistent, suggesting greater alignment to national guidelines. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted testing rates, though as of 2022, they began to recover.