WA Urinary Tract Infection service

Disclaimer: This article was published in 2023 and reflects the information available at that time.

On 4 August 2023, the WA Government announced the implementation of treatment of urinary tract infection (UTIs) by pharmacists. WA Health has issued a Structured Administration and Supply Arrangement (SASA) that authorises trained pharmacists working in community pharmacy to supply antibiotics for the treatment of urinary tract infections in eligible women aged between 18 and 65 years. Important note This is not a trial. All pharmacists who meet the criteria outlined in the Pharmacist Initiated Treatment of UTI SASA have been authorised to supply the approved medicines from 4 Aug…