When to refer
Refer to the pharmacist anyone who:
- Has symptoms for the first time
- Has symptoms that have changed or worsened
- Has pain or discomfort on urinating
- Has urine that is cloudy or has blood in it
- Has repeated episodes of urinary tract infections (e.g. cystitis)
- Is male and requests OTC tamsulosin for the first time
- Is taking prescribed medication.
For more information on this topic, you can:
- Use your Counter Intelligence Plus training guide
- Visit NHS Choices
- See The Continence Foundation
- Look up TENA for pharmacy support.