A trial for appropriately trained pharmacists to provide community access to important medications and treatments usually only available with a prescription, is running in NSW.
The University of Newcastle is leading the trial in association with the University of Technology Sydney, Macquarie University, University of New England, Charles Sturt University, The George Institute for Global Health and the Hunter Medical Research Institute.
The clinical trial allowing participating pharmacies to provide treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) ended on 31 May 2024. The University of Newcastle is undertaking an independent evaluation of the data collected from the trial. Trial outcomes will be shared as they become available in 2025.
From 1 June 2024, treatment for uncomplicated UTIs can be provided at any eligible NSW pharmacy. For more information about accessing UTI treatment at pharmacies, please visit the information for the community.
Pharmacists can find more information about providing UTI treatment on the information for pharmacists.
