Your local community pharmacy does a lot more than dispense medication. In some cases they can save you a trip to the GP or hospital A&E and because you don't have to make an appointment they offer a quick and flexible way to access health care.
Local Pharmacies / Walk-in Centres*
Harlow and Knowles Penygroes *
01269 842204
Cross Hands Pharmacy – Alex Duckett
01269 842288
Nigel Williams Cross Hands *
01269 842345
Mr J R G Williams Llandybie
01269 850302
Nigel Williams Tymbl
01269 841287
Tycroes Pharmacy
01269 594445
Pharmacists offer professional free health advice at any time - you don't need an appointment. From coughs and colds to aches and pains, they can give you expert help on everyday illnesses. They can answer questions about prescribed and over-the-counter medicines. Your local Pharmacist can also advise on healthy eating, obesity and giving up smoking.
Some pharmacists have private areas where you can talk in confidence. They may suggest you visit your GP for more serious symptoms. It is possible to purchase many medicines from the chemist without a prescription.
*Pharmacy walk-in centres
A number of community pharmacies across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire became known as pharmacy walk-in centres on St David’s Day, 1 March 2019. The participating pharmacies, who already offer a range of services for the public, are now being formally recognised under this scheme.*Pharmacy walk-in centres are open at least 45 hours a week with at least three hours on a Saturday. You will be able to access the following services:
- common ailments service
- emergency hormonal contraception
- emergency supply of medication
- smoking cessation level 3
- return of patient sharps
- high standard consultation rooms are available at pharmacy walk-in centres which offer a private, clean and safe environment to discuss any concerns or access treatments.
In addition some pharmacy walk-in centres provide the following services;
- triage and treat
- lifestyle advocacy
- flu vaccinations
- sore throat test and treat
- UTI Testing