NHS Pharmacy First
Urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment in Clapham
Urinary tract infections are very common and usually easy to treat. If you are a woman aged 16 to 64, our pharmacist can assess your symptoms and supply antibiotics if you need them.
Who we can treatWomen aged 16 to 64 (not pregnant)
AppointmentWalk in or book ahead
GP referralNot needed
Common symptoms
- Pain or a burning feeling when you pee
- Needing to pee more often or more urgently than usual
- Cloudy pee
- Pain low down in your tummy
- Feeling generally unwell, achy or tired
How we can help
- A private chat about your symptoms
- Antibiotics, if you need them
- Advice on easing symptoms and preventing it coming back
The pharmacist will decide what is right for you. Not everyone needs medicine, and some people may need to see a GP instead.
Things you can try at home
- Drink plenty of water
- Take paracetamol to ease pain, if suitable
- Rest
- Avoid sex until you feel better
Get urgent help if
- A high temperature, shivering or shaking
- Pain in your back or side, under your ribs
- Feeling sick or being sick
- Confusion or feeling very unwell
- You are pregnant, or you are a man with UTI symptoms – please speak to your GP
Call NHS 111 for urgent advice, or 999 in an emergency.
Other conditions we treat
Visiting us
148 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UH. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Step-free access and a private consultation room.
148 Clapham High Street, SW4 7UH. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–5pm. Step-free access and a private consultation room.
Think you have a UTI?
Walk in during opening hours or book a time – our pharmacist will see you in private.