Nonprescription drugs; Reclassification; Pharmacy; Pharmacist; Anti-bacterial agents; Urinary tract infections.

IMPROVING ACCESS TO URINARY TRACT INFECTION TREATMENT: THE RECLASSIFICATION OF TRIMETHOPRIM

by Gauld N
Gauld N. Improving access to urinary tract infection treatment: The reclassification of trimethoprim. SelfCare 2012;3(6):115-120

The recent reclassification of trimethoprim in New Zealand (NZ) will allow women with symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection (UTI) more timely access to an effective treatment. This decision contrasts with the withdrawal of similar nitrofurantoin and trimethoprim applications in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2010.

SELF-CARE WITH SYSTEMIC ANTIBIOTICS IN NEW ZEALAND – WILL DATA HAVE AN IMPACT ELSEWHERE?

by Mann S
Mann S. Self-care with systemic antibiotics in New Zealand – will data have an impact elsewhere? SelfCare 2012;3(6):113-114