NHS Pharmacy First
UTI in women aged 16 to 64: see a pharmacist first
A pharmacist assesses your symptoms in private and offers advice, and medicine if it is right for you. No GP appointment needed.
NHSNHS consultation. Usual prescription charges apply to any medicine supplied.
Who it is for
- Women aged 16 to 64
Outside this age range, the pharmacist can still give you advice, but you may need to see a GP for treatment.
At Lower House Pharmacy, Liverpool L11 2SF
- A private consultation room, not the counter
- No GP appointment or referral needed
- Your GP surgery is sent a record of the consultation
- Your care is delivered by the pharmacy, not by WalkInClinics
Based on our reviewed Urinary tract infections (NHS Pharmacy First) information.
Reviewed by Benjamin Rawthore, Pharmacist Manager and Independent Prescriber (GPhC 2215432). Last reviewed .
Common signs
- Pain or a burning feeling when you pee
- Needing to pee more often than usual, or suddenly
- Pee that is cloudy, or has blood in it
- Pain low in your tummy
What the pharmacist does
- Asks about your symptoms in a private consultation room
- Checks the NHS pathway suits you, as some people need to see a GP instead
- Offers medicine if it is right for you under the NHS pathway
- Tells you if you need to see a GP or someone else, and helps you get there
Where you can get this
Lower House Pharmacy
Liverpool, L11 2SF
NHS consultation. Usual prescription charges apply to any medicine supplied.
Questions people ask
Does cranberry juice treat a UTI?
There is no good evidence that it does. Get assessed rather than waiting for it to clear.
Do I have to pay?
The consultation is free on the NHS. The usual prescription charges apply to any medicine you are given, unless you get free prescriptions.
Will my GP practice know?
Yes. The pharmacist updates your GP record after the consultation, so your notes stay complete.
Where this information comes from
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