Outpatient Prescribing Patterns for Uncomplicated Cystitis in Premenopausal Women With and Without an Allergy to Guideline-Recommended Antimicrobials: A Retrospective Analysis

Premenopausal women with a documented antimicrobial allergy were statistically more likely to receive fluoroquinolone. Prescribers may be less likely to select a guideline-preferred treatment where antimicrobial allergies exist. Providers should be educated on evidence-based treatment within this population.