Broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed in one third of pediatric outpatient visits for urinary tract infection, and use of third-generation cephalosporins has doubled in the past decade.

That urgent need to pee, the burning pain -- meds that fight bacteria called antibiotics can make symptoms like that fade fast. But here's the thing The bacteria that cause lots of UTIs and other ...

The change means pharmacists can diagnose and treat uncomplicated UTIs after completing training from October 28, including prescribing Schedule 4 medicines such as antibiotics. Health Minister ...