Urinary tract infection in Ontario: symptoms, self-care and how to get treated

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra.

See a licensed Ontario pharmacist about Urinary tract infection from home. It is free with a valid Ontario health card, or $30 without, and you usually hear back within 24 hours.

What is Urinary tract infection?

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the bladder or urethra.

Common signs

  • Burning when you pee
  • Needing to go often or urgently
  • Cloudy or strong-smelling urine

Can an Ontario pharmacist help with uncomplicated UTI?

Yes - uncomplicated UTI is one of the minor ailments an Ontario pharmacist can assess and, when appropriate, treat. With Pharmly, a licensed pharmacist reviews your online questionnaire and follows up within 24 hours - no appointment, referral or family doctor needed. Start a free uncomplicated UTI assessment.

Simple self-care

  • Drink plenty of water
  • Do not hold your urine
  • Pee after intercourse

When to see a doctor instead

See a doctor - or, for anything severe, go to the emergency department or call 911 - if fever, chills or back or flank pain; blood in the urine, pregnancy, or frequent recurrences. Our questionnaire screens for these warning signs and points you to the right care.

What it costs

The assessment is free with a valid Ontario health card, or a flat $30 without. Any prescribed medication is billed at its usual price and may be covered by your drug plan.

Get treated for uncomplicated UTI

Start your free uncomplicated UTI assessment, or see all conditions we treat.

Feel better, faster.

Start your free assessment and a licensed Ontario pharmacist will be in touch within 24 hours.

Start your free assessment*

*Free with a valid Ontario health card. Without one, the assessment is a flat $30.