In Singapore, treating a urinary tract infection (UTI) usually means paying for a doctor's consultation, any urine tests and antibiotics. Published consultation fees at National University Polyclinics run from S$19.60 for a subsidised adult citizen to S$90.36 for a non-resident (2026). Private and telemedicine fees vary, so check what each quoted price includes.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Speak to a registered doctor.
What makes up the cost of treating a UTI?
A UTI bill usually has three parts: the consultation, any urine tests, and the antibiotics. Some visits add a lab culture, after-hours charges, medicine delivery or GST. Each provider prices these separately, so the total depends on what the doctor decides you need.
A straightforward bladder infection is often handled in a single visit. The doctor asks about your symptoms, may test a urine sample in the clinic, and prescribes antibiotics if a bacterial infection is likely. If symptoms are unusual, keep coming back or do not clear, the doctor may send a urine sample to a laboratory for culture. That adds cost and takes a few days, but it shows which bacteria are present and which antibiotics should work.
| Cost item | What it covers | When you might need it | Where to check the price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Doctor's assessment of symptoms and history, in person or by video | Every visit, as antibiotics need a prescription | Clinic or app fee schedule |
| Urine dipstick test | Quick in-clinic check for signs of infection | Often at a first clinic visit | Clinic price list |
| Urine microscopy and culture | Laboratory test that identifies the bacteria and suitable antibiotics | Repeat, complicated or unresolved infections | Clinic price list |
| Antibiotics | A prescribed course of medicine | Most confirmed bacterial UTIs | Ask before medicine is dispensed |
| Specialist investigations | Scans or cystoscopy to look for an underlying cause | Recurrent infections, after referral | Usually price on enquiry: ask for a written estimate |
| GST | 9% GST charged by GST-registered providers | Private clinics and apps | Check whether listed prices include GST |
What do providers publish as UTI prices?
Few providers publish a full UTI price. Polyclinics publish consultation fees by residency group, and some telemedicine services publish consultation fees and medicine package prices. Specialist clinics generally quote on enquiry. The figures below were checked on 3 October 2026.
| Provider | Item | Published price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University Polyclinics | Medical consultation | S$19.60 (subsidised adult citizen) to S$90.36 (non-resident) | Fees updated with effect from 1 September 2026; medicine and tests are charged separately |
| Doctor Anywhere | UTI medicine package | From S$12.54 | Excludes the consultation fee |
| Doctor Anywhere | After-hours teleconsultation (9pm to 6am) | S$49.05 nett | Daytime consultation fee not checked |
| Arthur Tseng Women's Health | Specialist consultation and investigations | Price on enquiry | Contact the clinic for current charges |
When you compare prices, check what each figure covers. A consultation fee may exclude medicine and tests, and a medicine package may exclude the consultation. A low headline figure can end up costing more once the separate items are added together.
What changes the price of UTI treatment?
The main factors are where you are seen (polyclinic, private GP, telemedicine or specialist), your residency status at public clinics, which tests are ordered, the antibiotic prescribed and the time of day. Specialist investigations for repeat infections usually cost the most.
- Type of provider: polyclinics charge subsidised rates. Private GPs and telemedicine apps set their own fees. Specialist clinics charge specialist consultation rates.
- Residency status: polyclinic fees differ for citizens, permanent residents and non-residents, so the same visit can cost several times more for a non-resident.
- Tests ordered: a dipstick test is a quick in-clinic check. Urine microscopy and culture is a laboratory test, usually priced separately and higher.
- Medicine: the antibiotic chosen and the length of the course affect the charge. Ask whether medicine is included in any package price.
- Time of day: some telemedicine services charge a separate fee for overnight consultations.
- Repeat infections: follow-up visits, cultures and specialist referral add to the total.
How do polyclinic, telemedicine and specialist visits compare?
Polyclinics are usually the lower-cost choice for citizens and permanent residents because fees are subsidised. Private GPs and telemedicine services often mean shorter waits. Specialist care costs more and is mainly for recurrent or complicated infections.
Polyclinics publish their consultation fees by residency group and update them from time to time. Waiting times can be long on busy days, and medicine and tests are charged in addition to the consultation, so check the current schedule online.
Telemedicine services let you see a doctor by video and have medicine delivered. Some price the consultation and medicine separately. A video doctor cannot test your urine, so you may be referred to a clinic if a test or examination is needed.
Specialists, such as urogynaecologists and urologists, usually see patients whose infections keep returning or have not cleared. Investigations such as cystoscopy are usually priced on enquiry.
Can you use MediSave or insurance for UTI treatment?
It depends on the type of care and your own coverage. Rules on MediSave use for outpatient treatment change from time to time, and insurance plans differ widely. Check with the clinic, CPF Board and your insurer before your visit rather than assuming a claim will be approved.
If you have an employer medical plan, check whether telemedicine and specialist visits are covered and whether you need a referral letter. For specialist investigations, ask the clinic for an itemised estimate you can send to your insurer first.
When is it worth seeing a specialist about repeat UTIs?
Speak to your doctor about a specialist referral if infections keep coming back, if symptoms do not clear after treatment, or if there is blood in your urine. A urogynaecologist or urologist can look for an underlying cause, which costs more than a GP visit.
Seek medical care promptly if you have a fever, pain in your back or side, vomiting, or urinary symptoms during pregnancy. A specialist assessment may include a urine culture, scans and, in some cases, cystoscopy, where a thin camera is used to look inside the bladder.
Which providers in Singapore list UTI care and prices?
The providers below publish information about UTI care or the fees that apply to it. They are listed A to Z, not ranked. Where a provider does not publish prices, we show Price on enquiry rather than estimating a figure.
Listed alphabetically. We do not rank medical or legal providers.
| Business | Focus | Founded | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Tseng Women's Health | General gynaecology, Pap smears, well-woman examinations | Not published | Not published |
| Doctor Anywhere | Telemedicine video consultations with medicine delivery, including a UTI medicine package | Not published | S$12.54 |
| National University Polyclinics | Public polyclinic medical consultations | Not published | S$19.60 |
Arthur Tseng Women's Health
A women's health and urogynaecology practice at Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6 Napier Road, #09-19, Singapore 258499. Its published pages describe the assessment and treatment of urinary tract infections, including cystoscopy for women with repeat infections. Dr Arthur Tseng trained in Sheffield and London and holds the MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).
Price: Price on enquiry. Websites: arthurtsengwhs.com and singaporeurogynae.com.
Doctor Anywhere
A telemedicine service offering video consultations with medicine delivery. It publishes a UTI medicine package from S$12.54, which excludes the consultation fee. After-hours teleconsultations (9pm to 6am) are charged at S$49.05 nett. We did not verify the daytime consultation fee, so check it in the app before booking.
National University Polyclinics
A group of public polyclinics. It publishes medical consultation fees from S$19.60 for a subsidised adult citizen to S$90.36 for a non-resident, updated with effect from 1 September 2026. Medicine and tests are charged separately.
How do you choose a clinic for UTI treatment?
Choose based on how quickly you need to be seen, whether this is a first infection or a repeat one, what the quoted fee actually covers, and the doctor's registration and qualifications. You can look up any doctor on the Singapore Medical Council's online register.
- For a first, mild infection, a polyclinic or GP visit is usually enough.
- Ask whether the clinic can test your urine on site and dispense antibiotics during the same visit.
- Confirm whether the quoted fee includes medicine, tests and GST.
- For repeat infections, ask your GP for a referral and request a written estimate from the specialist clinic.
How did we put this guide together?
We read provider websites and published fee pages and list only facts we could verify. Fees change often, so treat this guide as a starting point and confirm the price with the provider before your visit. Details were checked on 3 October 2026.
What do people often ask about UTI costs?
Most questions are about whether you can skip the consultation, whether a urine culture is needed, how online care compares with a clinic, when to see a specialist and whether MediSave applies. Short answers are below.
Can I buy antibiotics for a UTI without seeing a doctor?
Not in Singapore. Antibiotics are prescription medicines, so you need a consultation with a registered doctor, either in person or by teleconsultation. The consultation fee is therefore part of the cost of getting antibiotics.
Is a urine culture always needed, and does it cost more?
Not always. For a straightforward first infection, a doctor may treat based on your symptoms and an in-clinic dipstick test. A culture is more likely for repeat, complicated or unresolved infections, and is usually priced separately and higher than a dipstick.
Is an online consultation cheaper than a clinic visit?
It can be, but compare like with like. Some telemedicine services price the consultation and medicine separately, and overnight fees may differ. A video doctor may also refer you to a clinic if a urine test or examination is needed.
When should I see a specialist for repeat UTIs?
Ask your GP about a referral if infections keep coming back, do not clear after treatment, or come with blood in the urine. Specialist investigations are usually priced on enquiry, so ask for a written estimate.
Can I use MediSave for UTI treatment?
It depends on the type of care and the CPF rules in force at the time. Ask the clinic whether your visit can be claimed and check with CPF Board before you go, rather than assuming MediSave will apply.
