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The overwhelming majority of pharmacies across Wales are now providing free treatment for urinary tract infections without an appointment or prescription, according to the Welsh Government.

Ninety-nine per cent of community pharmacies will be able to treat urinary tract infections as part of the Common Ailments Service from October.

This is the latest expansion of the Service – it follows the roll out of the award-winning sore throat test and treat service in June.

It maximises the skills and expertise of pharmacists, increasing access to NHS care for 28 common conditions as winter approaches, the Welsh Government says. Pharmacies in Wales have provided nearly half a million CAS consultations in the last year.

“Community pharmacies play a vital role in providing healthcare across Wales,” says health secretary Jeremy Miles. “I’m delighted the Common Ailments Service, which is available in so many pharmacies across Wales, now includes the management of UTIs alongside our proven sore throat service.

“This is a result of close collaboration between the Welsh Government, Community Pharmacy Wales, and NHS Wales. These programmes are part of our commitment to ensure people can receive more convenient care closer to home. Expanding access to these services means even more people in Wales can access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.”