People dispensed an antibiotic specifically indicated for urinary tract infections, rate per 100

Description

This measure details the rate per 100 of people dispensed an antibiotic specifically indicated for urinary tract infections (UTIs). Nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim are recommended as first-line treatment for UTIs. Norfloxacin is second-line treatment. The rationale for this measure is to explore the use of antibiotics for UTIs, with a view to identifying whether there are areas of high use of these antibiotics.

Measure set

Antibiotics domain

Notes about this measure set

Nitrofurantoin is not usually indicated for use in children.
Norfloxacin is not approved for use in children although the New Zealand Formulary notes there may be some specific circumstances when use may be justified in children.
Norfloxacin use is associated with antibiotic resistance and isn’t recommended for first-line treatment.

Numerator

People dispensed an antibiotic for urinary tract infections in a year.

Denominator

People who had a GP consultation in the year.

Denominator detail

Chemicals: methenamine hippurate 1594, nitrofurantoin 1867, norfloxacin 1874, trimethoprim 2300.

Denominator exclusions

See technical document for details.

Responsible organisation(s)

Health Quality & Safety Commission | Te Tāhū Hauora

Data sources

Pharmaceutical Collection (PHARMS)