A 25-year-old woman presents to the pharmacy with symptoms of an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection — dysuria and frequency for two days.

Question

A 25-year-old woman presents to the pharmacy with symptoms of an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection — dysuria and frequency for two days. She is not pregnant, has no fever, and has no drug allergies. She asks if the pharmacist can help. What is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Supply nitrofurantoin 100 mg modified-release twice daily for three days under the community pharmacy UTI service

Answer

Supply trimethoprim 200 mg twice daily for seven days

Answer

Refer her to the GP for a urine culture before any treatment is started

Answer

Supply co-amoxiclav 625 mg three times daily for five days

Answer

Advise her to increase fluid intake and take paracetamol, with no need for antibiotics

Community pharmacy UTI supply — GPhC CRA MCQ

A 25-year-old woman presents to the pharmacy with symptoms of an uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection — dysuria and frequency for two days. She is not pregnant, has no fever, and has no drug allergies. She asks if the pharmacist can help. What is the most appropriate action?