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Pharmacy First | Non-pregnant women 16–64 years
Uncomplicated UTI
Evidence-based pathway for 16–64 years across Community pharmacy, urgent care, sexual health. Tap start to capture history, otoscopy, risk cues, and shared decision status.
16–64 years Community pharmacy, urgent care, sexual health
- Incorporates sepsis/pyelonephritis red flags and alternative diagnosis checks
- Uses the three key diagnostic symptoms with shared decision pathways
- Supports nitrofurantoin supply (3-day) with robust safety-netting
What you'll capture
- Age + symptom duration
- Otoscopy appearance and drainage
- Systemic severity and bilateral disease cues
- Risk modifiers (immunosuppression, prematurity, allergy)
- Shared decision plan (immediate vs back-up antibiotics)
Before you begin
- Have otoscopy findings or images ready.
- Confirm allergy history and temperature.
- Document analgesia given and pain score.
- Be prepared to discuss home care (warm compresses, upright feeds, smoke avoidance).