Urinary Tract Infection - FOI Response Register

1. The Health Boards guidelines for prescribing medication for Urinary Tract Infections.

In accordance with FOISA s 16(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it holds the information requested but that it is exempt from disclosure under FOISA s 25(1) as the information requested is accessible without submitting a request under FOISA s 1(1). The information you have requested is available here:

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2. The number of patients in 2024/2025 prescribed Trimethoprim for Urinary Tract Infections.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. NHS Shetland does not hold condition linked prescribing data.

3. The number of patients who had to subsequently be prescribed an alternative medication after Trimethoprim was unsuccessful in curing their Urinary Tract Infection.

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. NHS Shetland does not hold condition linked prescribing data.