You can now get tested at pharmacies

The government announced recently Social Security Credit Act for 2024. She was featured in official newspaper. This law allows pharmacists to perform urine tests, without a prescription, in cases of suspected cystitis (urinary infection). Cystitis is a urinary tract infection Bladder, common in women. It is because of that bacterium, Escherichia coli. Each year, about 800,000 cases are reported in France. Women are more affected than men because their urethra, which is smaller, becomes infected more easily. In addition, Active sexual activity

There is also one of the common reasons Urinary tract infection in women. During their lifetime, about half of women will experience cystitis, and 1 in 5 will experience it more often. These common infections are, for the most part, harmless. In case of recurrent infection or suspicion, it is important See a doctor. No Antibiotics is usually prescribed. 15% of its global sales are also due to cystitis.

Several criteria are required for screening

Although this new law aims to facilitate access to urine tests in cases of suspected infection, certain conditions are required to be able to take the test: – be a woman between the ages of 16 and 65; – not to be pregnant or have risk of pregnancy; – Absence of urinary infection in (…).

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