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Advice and NHS-funded treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16 to 64 years who are not pregnant, through the Pharmacy First Service.
At Lancing Pharmacy, we offer free advice and NHS-funded treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16 to 64 years who are not pregnant, through the NHS Pharmacy First Service.
The pharmacist will assess your symptoms and check your suitability and eligibility for the service. If your symptoms suggest a more serious infection or condition, you may be referred to your GP or another service for further assessment and treatment.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that affects part of the urinary system, including the bladder, urethra or kidneys. Uncomplicated UTIs occur in otherwise healthy women with a normal urinary tract and are typically easy to treat with the right medication.
Through the Pharmacy First Service, we can offer advice and treatment for eligible women with uncomplicated UTIs.
An uncomplicated UTI may cause a range of symptoms. The main signs and symptoms include:
A pharmacist will assess your symptoms during a consultation. If it is clinically appropriate and you are eligible through the NHS Pharmacy First service, treatment may be offered to you for an uncomplicated UTI. The available treatment options include:
If you are not eligible for treatment through the Pharmacy First Service or the available treatments are not appropriate for you, the pharmacist may recommend an alternative treatment option or sign-post you to another service.
If your symptoms are severe, persist or do not improve, or if you develop symptoms such as a high temperature, back pain or feel very unwell, seek medical help.
Visit the NHS.uk webpage for up-to-date advice and information on urinary tract infections (UTIs).
The service is available to women aged 16 to 64 years who are not pregnant and have symptoms of an uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
Your pharmacist will check your suitability and eligibility during your consultation. If your symptoms suggest a more serious infection or condition, you may be referred to your GP or another service.
A pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, how long you have had them and any medical conditions or medicines you take, to check the service is suitable for you.
If treatment is clinically appropriate, the pharmacist will explain the available options. Otherwise, they may offer advice or sign-post you to another service.
The consultation is free through the NHS Pharmacy First Service.
If you are issued a prescription medicine, you will pay the standard NHS prescription charge unless you’re eligible for free prescriptions.
If you are given antibiotics, your symptoms should start to improve within a few days. Follow the pharmacist’s advice and complete the full course, even if you start to feel better.
If your symptoms persist, get worse, or you develop a high temperature, back pain or feel very unwell, seek medical help. Speak to your GP or call NHS 111 if you are unsure what to do. In a medical emergency, call 999.
