What is Cystitis?
Cystitis, a type of UTI, manifests as an inflammation of the bladder primarily caused by a bacterial infection. It's a prevalent condition among women, often causing discomfort but typically responding well to treatment.
Common symptoms include:
- Painful or stinging sensation during urination
- Frequent or sudden urge to urinate
- Cloudy urine
- Lower abdominal pain
UTI Test & Treat Service
Our comprehensive UTI Test & Treat Service offers you the convenience of testing for common urinary tract infections, including cystitis, all from the comfort of your own home. With this service, you can use our test kit at your convenience, and upon receiving a positive result, you can seamlessly order your prescribed treatment through the TestCard app, which has been approved by our expert pharmacists and will be delivered directly to your doorstep.
This invaluable service is tailored for women aged 16-64 experiencing symptoms of a UTI, such as a burning sensation during urination, cloudy urine or increased urinary frequency. If you're pregnant and suspect a UTI, you can use the TestCard UTI test, but kindly note that the online prescription service is not available for you in this case. In such instances, please reach out to your GP after receiving a positive test result.
How It Works:
- Purchase a UTI test kit online at Amazon or in-store at your local Gilbride Pharmacy branch.
- Download the TestCard App to your smartphone and follow the simple instructions and video guide for using the UTI test kit.
- For Positive Results, select the Gilbride Pharmacy treatment option within the app.
Our skilled pharmacist will assess your test results and recommend appropriate treatment. We typically prescribe MacroBid (nitrofurantoin), an antibiotic known for effectively treating UTIs. Your prescribed treatment will be promptly dispatched to your location, offering next-day delivery anywhere in the UK.
Cost The UTI urine test kit is priced at just £10, and our pharmacist consultation and provision of prescription-only medicine, if required, is an additional £20, plus shipping fees.
Visit Us
Select your preferred Gilbride Pharmacy branch to visit their page and inquire about this service or simply walk in when it suits your schedule. We are committed to protecting your health and well-being.