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Developed a UTI in France? Here Is How to Get Treatment

A urinary tract infection that develops while you are travelling is uncomfortable and, left untreated, could worsen quickly and need hospitalisation. In France, getting appropriate treatment does not need to be complicated. I am Dr Simon Gordon, a British GP (MB ChB) registered with both the GMC and the Ordre des Médecins, and based in Valbonne on the Côte d’Azur. Cabinet Medical Gordon has been providing English-speaking medical care in the South of France for over 30 years.

After a video consultation I can assess your symptoms, determine whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate, and email you a French prescription (ordonnance) the same day. You can then take that prescription to any pharmacy in France and your medication will be dispensed immediately.

Unlike anonymous telemedicine platforms, you know exactly who you are speaking to: a named, locally-based British GP who understands the French healthcare system from the inside.

How it Works

You book a video consultation using the link below. I will ask about your symptoms, how long you have had them, and any relevant medical history. Where antibiotic treatment is clinically appropriate I will issue a French prescription by email. You take that prescription to any pharmacy — in Nice, Cannes, Antibes, or anywhere else in France — and your medication is dispensed on the spot.

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What I can assess and prescribe

I can assess symptoms consistent with a lower urinary tract infection and prescribe appropriate antibiotic treatment — typically fosfomycin or nitrofurantoin for uncomplicated cases — as well as pain relief where needed. If your symptoms suggest a more complicated infection, such as one that may have spread to the kidneys, I will advise you on the appropriate next step. Each case is assessed individually.

 

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Typical UTI symptoms include a burning sensation when urinating, a frequent and urgent need to urinate, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and discomfort in the lower abdomen. If you have these symptoms it is generally appropriate to seek assessment and treatment promptly. Untreated UTIs can worsen quickly, particularly when you are travelling and may not have easy access to follow-up care.
The consultation fee is €100. This covers the video consultation and the emailed prescription. There are no additional charges.
Many travel insurance policies cover urgent medical consultations abroad. I can provide a receipt and a clinical summary for your insurer. I would recommend checking your policy before the consultation if you are unsure.
Yes. Once you have a French prescription (ordonnance) from me, you simply show it at any pharmacy — on your phone or printed — and your medication will be dispensed immediately. This works for tourists and visitors in exactly the same way as for French residents. The pharmacist does not require your French social security number or any additional documentation.
All consultations are governed by the same standards of medical confidentiality that apply in the UK and France. Your details will not be shared with anyone.

About the Author

This page was written by Dr Simon Gordon MB ChB, a British-trained GP registered with the General Medical Council (UK) and the Ordre des Médecins (France). Dr Gordon trained at the University of Glasgow and has over 20 years of experience in general practice across the UK, Israel, and the French Riviera, including time at the London Clinic on Harley Street. He is based in Valbonne on the Côte d’Azur, where Cabinet Medical Gordon has been providing English-speaking medical services for over 30 years.

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Dr Simon Gordon, British GP in Valbonne, France
This page is for informational purposes only. Dr Simon Gordon (MB ChB) is registered with the Ordre des Médecins in France and the General Medical Council in the UK. All consultations are conducted in accordance with French medical regulations and the deontological rules of the Ordre des Médecins. This service does not replace emergency medical care — if you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 15 (SAMU) or 112 immediately.