Pharmacists prescribing antibiotics for UTIs ‘to be made permanent’
The Queensland Government's controversial pilot has been branded a menace to women by critics
A controversial pilot allowing hundreds of pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs is set to become a permanent feature of the Queensland health system after the State Government extended it for six months.
Since its start 18 months ago, more than 6300 women have paid a $19.95 consult fee to pharmacists who, after making their diagnosis, can prescribe trimethoprim, nitrofurantoin or cefalexin.
