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Urinary tract infections.

J D Prescott, J A Gricar, D G Cave

    Managed Care Interface
    |June 6, 1998
    PubMed
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    Women with common urinary tract infections (UTIs) utilize healthcare services moderately, with most treatment involving pharmaceuticals. Prescribing guideline adherence could offer significant cost savings for health plans.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Health Economics
    • Pharmacoeconomics

    Background:

    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, particularly among women aged 18-64.
    • Understanding healthcare utilization and costs associated with UTIs is crucial for health plan management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze healthcare resource utilization and prescribing patterns for uncomplicated UTIs in adult women.
    • To identify potential cost savings through adherence to clinical prescribing guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of healthcare claims data for women aged 18-64 with uncomplicated UTIs.
    • Evaluation of office visits, prescriptions, laboratory services, and pharmaceutical therapies.

    Main Results:

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  • Patients averaged 1.07 office visits, 2.36 prescriptions, and 2.34 laboratory services per patient-treated episode (PTE).
  • Approximately 71% of PTEs received pharmaceutical therapy, accounting for 31% of total UTI charges.
  • Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and fluoroquinolones were common single-drug treatments.

    • Conclusions:

    • Uncomplicated UTI treatment in adult women involves moderate healthcare resource use, with significant pharmaceutical expenditure.
    • Physician prescribing patterns warrant further investigation to promote guideline adherence and reduce healthcare costs.