Services Database Treatment of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Women by Community Pharmacists (Oxfordshire)
Service ID
240809
Description
Pharmacies included in the scheme will provide advice and support to people on the management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), including where necessary, the supply of trimethoprim for the treatment of the UTI under a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
This service is available to any patient who is registered at a GP Practice in Oxfordshire. Patients not registered with a GP practice included in the service should be advised appropriately and if treatment is thought to be indicated they should be signposted to an appropriate NHS service provider locally. Both patients who are exempt and non-exempt from prescription charges are eligible for the service.
Location of service
Thames Valley LPC
Commissioner
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Method of commissioning
Source of funding
Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
Service type
Minor ailment service
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Ongoing
Training
- Pharmacists to familiarise themselves with NICE guidance and Clinical Knowledge Summaries Urinary Tract Infections (lower) Women.
- Complete the CPPE Minor Ailments Declaration of Competence.
- CPPE training on Reducing Antimicrobial Resistance is suggested for additional information.
- CPPE Minor Ailments Declaration of Competence to be completed.
Comments
This service is available in the Oxfordshire area only.
