Question answered by Crewe Pharmacy
Can a pharmacist in Crewe treat a UTI without seeing my GP?
Short answer: Yes. Crewe Pharmacy at 139-141 Nantwich Road can assess and, where appropriate, treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women aged 16 to 64 under the NHS Pharmacy First service, with no GP appointment or referral needed. Just walk in during pharmacy opening hours or call 01270 215837 first.
Quick answer
If you are a woman aged between 16 and 64 with signs of a simple urinary tract infection, you can be seen by the pharmacist at Crewe Pharmacy, 139-141 Nantwich Road, without booking a GP appointment. This is part of the NHS Pharmacy First service. The pharmacist will ask about your symptoms, carry out a short assessment in a private consultation room and, if antibiotics are suitable, supply them on the NHS.
What happens during a UTI consultation
The pharmacist follows the NHS clinical pathway for lower urinary tract infections. During your visit they will:
- Ask about your symptoms, such as burning when you pass urine, needing to go more often, or cloudy urine
- Check for any warning signs that would mean you need to see a GP or be referred elsewhere
- Discuss self-care, fluids and pain relief
- Supply antibiotics where they are clinically appropriate
You do not pay a consultation fee. If you normally pay for prescriptions, the standard NHS charge applies to any medicine supplied; if you are exempt, it is free.
When you should not use this service
Pharmacy First UTI treatment is for uncomplicated infections in women aged 16 to 64 who are not pregnant. The pharmacist may advise you to see your GP, or signpost you to urgent care, if you have a high temperature, back or kidney pain, blood in your urine, recurring infections, or symptoms that do not settle. If you are pregnant, male, or outside this age range, please call us on 01270 215837 and we will point you in the right direction.