UTI Treatment & Pharmacy Support
Urinary tract infections can be uncomfortable and may come on quickly. Our pharmacy team can assess your symptoms, provide appropriate advice and help you understand when treatment or further medical care may be needed.
Prompt support for uncomplicated UTI symptoms
UTIs are common and can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms. Early assessment can help identify whether your symptoms are consistent with an uncomplicated UTI and whether pharmacy treatment is appropriate.
What is a UTI?
A urinary tract infection is an infection affecting part of the urinary system, most commonly the bladder. UTIs are usually caused by bacteria entering and multiplying in the urinary tract.
Bladder infection
Many uncomplicated UTIs affect the bladder and can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms.
Symptoms can appear quickly
UTI symptoms may develop over a short period and can become increasingly uncomfortable.
Early assessment matters
Prompt assessment can help determine the appropriate treatment and whether further medical care is required.
Common symptoms of a UTI
If you recognise several of these symptoms, speak with a pharmacist or healthcare professional for appropriate advice.
Frequent urination
A strong or frequent urge to urinate, even when little urine is passed.
Burning or stinging
A burning, stinging or uncomfortable sensation when passing urine.
Changes in urine
Urine may appear cloudy, darker than usual or have a stronger smell.
Lower abdominal discomfort
Some people experience pressure, discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen.
Why treatment is important
An untreated UTI can become more serious. Appropriate treatment can help manage symptoms and reduce the risk of the infection progressing.
- Help relieve uncomfortable urinary symptoms
- Help prevent the infection from worsening
- Reduce the risk of the infection spreading towards the kidneys
- Provide guidance about when further care is needed
Pharmacy assessment
Our pharmacist can assess your symptoms and determine whether they appear consistent with an uncomplicated UTI.
- Private symptom consultation
- Assessment of your symptoms
- Appropriate treatment advice
- Safety-netting and follow-up guidance
How our pharmacy team can help
Our pharmacist will discuss your symptoms and circumstances and help determine the most appropriate next step.
Private consultation
Discuss your symptoms confidentially with our pharmacy team.
Symptom assessment
We can ask about your symptoms and help determine whether they may be consistent with an uncomplicated UTI.
Treatment advice
Where appropriate, we can explain suitable treatment options and how to use them correctly.
Hydration & symptom relief
We can provide practical advice about hydration and managing uncomfortable symptoms.
Follow-up guidance
We can explain what improvement to expect and when you should seek further medical advice.
Referral when needed
If your symptoms suggest you need medical assessment beyond pharmacy care, we can advise you about the appropriate next step.
When to seek urgent medical help
Pharmacy treatment is intended for uncomplicated UTI symptoms. Some symptoms may indicate that you need medical assessment instead.
- Have a fever or chills
- Have pain in your back or side
- Feel nauseous or are vomiting
- Are pregnant or may be pregnant
- Have recurrent or ongoing UTIs
- Have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms
If you are unsure whether your symptoms are suitable for pharmacy treatment, speak with a pharmacist or seek appropriate medical care.
A simple and discreet process
Our pharmacy consultation is designed to make getting the right advice as straightforward as possible.
Speak privately
Talk with our pharmacist about your symptoms and concerns.
Answer a few questions
We will ask about your symptoms and relevant health information.
Receive advice
If appropriate, we will explain treatment and symptom-relief options.
Know your next step
We will explain when to follow up or seek further medical care.
Think you may have a UTI?
Speak with our pharmacy team about your symptoms. We can provide a private assessment, explain appropriate treatment options and advise you when further medical care may be needed.