Table 2.
Overview of the appropriateness of treatment prescribed by the GP and is cost
| Treatment option | Appropriately treated patients N (%) | Inappropriately treated patients N (%) | Cost of medication |
|---|---|---|---|
| As prescribed by GP | 478 (55.2) | 388 (44.8) | € 3,685 * |
| Empiric treatment with nitrofurantoin only | 498 (57.5) | 368 (42.5) | € 2,222 |
| Empiric treatment with trimethoprim only | 455 (52.5) | 411 (47.5) | € 2,001 |
| Empiric treatment with fluoroquinolones only | 499 (57.6) | 367 (42.4) | € 7,691 |
Three treatment scenarios and their cost are also presented, i.e. if an antimicrobial was prescribed by the GP, what if this prescription was only nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim or fluoroquinolone.
*2 unknown prescriptions not included