About This Service
UTI Treatment for Women
A urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause a burning feeling when you wee, needing to go more often, and cloudy or strong-smelling urine. Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, a pharmacist at Jardines Pharmacy - Shenley in Milton Keynes can assess and treat uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 to 64 — free, with no GP appointment or referral. Your pharmacist checks your symptoms against clinical criteria and, where appropriate, supplies treatment along with self-care advice. Consultations are private and discreet, and usually available the same day.
Key Benefits
✓Free NHS service for women aged 16 to 64
✓No GP appointment or referral needed
✓Discreet, private consultation with a qualified pharmacist
✓Treatment supplied where clinically appropriate
✓Self-care advice to ease symptoms and reduce recurrence
✓Available face to face, by phone or video
What to Expect
1The pharmacist asks about your symptoms in private.
2They check your symptoms against the criteria for an uncomplicated UTI.
3Treatment is supplied if appropriate, or you are referred if a GP is needed.
4You receive advice on easing symptoms and preventing future UTIs.
Who is This Service Suitable For?
●Women aged 16 to 64 with symptoms of an uncomplicated lower UTI
●People wanting discreet, fast treatment without a GP wait
●Those whose symptoms have started recently
●Anyone unsure whether their symptoms need treatment
●Not suitable during pregnancy — you will be referred
●Not for men, recurrent UTIs, or under-16s via this pathway