Pharmacist management of uncomplicated UTIs in the Northern Territory

Recent legislative change now allows Northern Territory pharmacists to provide antibiotic treatment without a prescription from a prescriber for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), to patients who meet certain criteria. It is important to note that this is not a trial; pharmacists who complete the training and the steps below are authorised to supply the antibiotics approved in the NT Health Pharmacist Management of Uncomplicated UTI Scheduled Substance Treatment Protocol (UTI SSTP) V4. Prior to offering this service, pharmacists must: Confirm their insurance coverage – th…