Uncomplicated UTI: Pharmacy First pathway
Review urinary symptoms, alternative explanations, possible kidney infection and the TARGET UTI safety-netting resources.
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What the Uncomplicated UTI pathway covers
The UTI pathway brings together urinary symptom assessment, other possible explanations and referral considerations. Its supporting material includes the TARGET UTI resources for shared decisions, self-care and safety-netting.
- Key urinary symptoms and other symptoms such as urgency, frequency and suprapubic discomfort
- Alternative explanations, including vaginal symptoms and urethritis
- Possible pyelonephritis, deterioration and onward referral
- Self-care, shared decisions and TARGET UTI safety-netting
Further reading and official resources
External links for further reading and checking current guidance.
- NHS England: Uncomplicated UTI PGDs and service documents
- NICE CKS: Uncomplicated UTI
- NHS: Uncomplicated UTI
- Community Pharmacy England: Pharmacy First service resources
For England’s Pharmacy First service. This independent educational reference does not replace the current official specification, clinical pathway, PGDs or protocol.
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