Uncomplicated or ‘simple’ UTI is on the list of NHS Pharmacy First minor ailments that can be treated in community pharmacies.
NHS Information for Patients
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/urinary-tract-infections-utis/
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect your urinary tract, including your bladder (cystitis), urethra (urethritis) or kidneys (kidney infection). UTIs may be treated with antibiotics, but they’re not always needed. If you are concerned then have a word with your pharmacist or dial NHS 111 or contact your doctors surgery.
Check if it’s a urinary tract infection (UTI)
Symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) may include:
- pain or a burning sensation when peeing (dysuria)
- needing to pee more often than usual
- needing to pee more often than usual during the night (nocturia)
- needing to pee suddenly or more urgently than usual
- pee that looks cloudy
- blood in your pee
- lower tummy pain or pain in your back, just under the ribs
- a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery
- a very low temperature below 36C
Your pee may also be dark or smell. If this is your only symptom, it might be because you’ve not been drinking enough water.
Follow the above NHS link for further information
Pharmacy Treatment Protocols
Pharmacist providers of NHS Pharmacy First services are required to follow NHS-approved treatment protocols.
