200. Pharmacist Prescribing and Care for Patients with Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in the Community: Antimicrobial Utilization and Stewardship Results of the RxOUTMAP Study

摘要

BackgroundUrinary tract infections (UTI) are common infections that often result in antibacterial use that is suboptimal. There are some Canadian provinces where pharmacists have the authorization to prescribe medications for the treatment of uncomplicated UTI. Pharmacists are accessible primary care professionals who have an important role to play in antimicrobial stewardship. Our objective was to evaluate the appropriateness of antibacterial prescribing by pharmacists for patients with uncomplicated UTI.