| Category | n (%)a |
|---|---|
| Number of antibiotics tested per laboratory | |
| 6–9 antibiotics tested | 16 (15.1) |
| 10–13 antibiotics tested | 40 (37.7) |
| 14–17 antibiotics tested | 40 (37.7) |
| ≥18 antibiotics tested | 10 (9.4) |
| Mean (SD) | 13.1 (3.6) |
| Median (IQR) | 13.0 (11.0–15.0) |
| Number of antibiotics tested per laboratory recommended in the guidelinesb | |
| 0 recommended antibiotics tested | 1 (0.9) |
| 1 recommended antibiotic tested | 4 (3.8) |
| 2 recommended antibiotics tested | 11 (10.4) |
| 3 recommended antibiotics tested | 15 (14.2) |
| 4 recommended antibiotics tested | 47 (44.3) |
| 5 recommended antibiotics tested | 28 (26.4) |
| Mean (SD) | 3.8 (1.1) |
| Median (IQR) | 4.0 (3.0–5.0) |
aUnless otherwise stated. bThe two valid guidelines10,11 at the time of data collection recommend as first-line treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections fosfomycin trometamol, nitrofurantoin, nitroxoline, pivmecillinam, and trimethoprim, with local resistance rates of <20%. IQR = interquartile range. SD = standard deviation.