If you are female and aged between 16 and 64 you can be assessed and treated for Urinary Tract Infection symptoms in the majority of community pharmacies without having to wait for a GP appointment.

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

• A UTI can affect your bladder, urethra and kidneys.
• Symptoms include a burning sensation when peeing and needing to pee urgently or more often than usual.
• Following advice from your pharmacist many UTIs can be treated with simple medications that help with pain and fever.
• Many UTIs clear up in a few days without the need for an antibiotic

You will have a confidential consultation with the pharmacist in a private area of the pharmacy. Your symptoms will be assessed and a urine sample taken if necessary.

The pharmacist will provide advice regarding self-care and what to do if your symptoms do not clear up or get worse. Treatment to relieve UTI symptoms is free of charge and an antibiotic may be provided if needed.

They may provide further advice or refer you to your GP if your symptoms have not cleared up or have got worse.