Kieran Reynolds talks to Naomi Fleming and Reena Barai about some of the clinical issues you may encounter when providing the uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) service under Pharmacy First. Discussion includes measures taken to limit the impact of antimicrobial resistance from Pharmacy First and why urine dipsticks aren’t recommended in the uncomplicated UTI service in Pharmacy First. (13m 08s)
Useful links:
NHS England Pharmacy First Resources: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
Community Pharmacy England (CPE) FAQs: https://cpe.org.uk/national-pharmacy-services/advanced-services/pharmacy-first-service/pharmacy-first-service-faqs/
TARGET Treating your infection UTI leaflet: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/pluginfile.php/172235/mod_book/chapter/465/TARGET%20TYI-UTI%20leaflet%20V23.5.pdf