ABOUT US
Shil Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy, serving the local community of Cwmbran. It has been established since 1988. Staff are friendly, approachable and provide an efficient service.
We're open
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
08:45 - 17:45
08:45 - 17:45
08:45 - 13:00
08:45 - 17:45
08:45 - 17:45
Closed 13:00-14:00 for lunch
Closed Saturday, Sunday and all Bank Holidays
Find us here
Shil Pharmacy
Leadon Court,
Thornhill,
Cwmbran,
NP44 5TZ
Phone Number
01633 483318
Book a consultation
SERVICES AVAILABLE IN STORE
We have a wide range of services available in store
NHS Prescription
Dispensing
NHS Common Ailment Scheme incl. Minor Ailments
NHS Stop Smoking Service
NHS & Private Flu Vaccinations
NHS Emergency Hormonal Contraception
NHS Hospital Discharge Review
NHS Repeat Dispensing
Healthy Living Healthcare Advice
Disposal of unwanted medicines
PRESCRIPTIONS
Find out if your prescription is ready by using one of the following easy methods
01633 483318
Please only call after 4pm regarding prescription queries
Shil Pharmacy, Leadon Court,
Thornhill, Cwmbran, NP44 5TZ
We offer a prescription collection service from all GP surgeries in Cwmbran, Panteg Health Centre and Trosnant Lodge Surgery - please come in store to register
COMMON AILMENTS SCHEME
Common Ailment Service is a free NHS service that patients can access for advice and treatment of 26 conditions.
The service involves:
- Patient registration with the pharmacy
- Private consultation with the pharmacist
- Advice on management and treatment where needed OR referral if necessary
Who can access the Common Ailments Service?
Any patient who lives in Wales or who is registered to a Welsh GP is eligible to access the Choose Pharmacy Service, the only exclusions are:
- Temporary residents whose usual address is not in Wales
- Care Home residents
Conditions Treated
- Acne
- Athletes Foot
- Backache (acute)
- Chickenpox
- Cold sores*
- Colic*
- Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
- Constipation
- Dermatitis (acute)
- Diarrhoea*
- Dry Eye
- Haemorrhoids
- Hayfever
- Head Lice
- Indigestion/reflux
- Ingrowing toenail*
- Intertrigo/ringworm
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nappy rash
- Oral thrush
- Scabies
- Sore throat/tonsillitis
- Teething
- Threadworm
- Vaginal thrush
- Verruca
*advice only conditions - no treatment is available on NHS
DISCHARGE MEDICATION REVIEW
As an additional service for our patients, we are able to offer important NHS hospital discharge medication review.
This allows us to review the changes made by the hospital, from your hospital discharge note and note down any changes that need to be made to your current medication.
This contributes to a reduction in medication errors and any adverse drug events, helping to improve patient safety following your discharge from a care setting.
This also improves communication between healthcare professionals and others involved in the transfer of patient care.
STOP SMOKING
Stopping smoking takes a lot of determination and strength.
Here at Shil Pharmacy, we offer a smoking cessation programme to help you achieve your goal.
This NHS funded programme is run by qualified staff who offer help, support, advice and nicotine replacement therapy to suit your needs.
We provide level 2 & level 3 smoking cessation, helping and guiding you to a healthier you.
Come in or call the pharmacy to arrange a one-one appointment with our qualified staff.
FLU JAB
Flu is a highly contagious disease of the nose, throat and lungs and transmitted through the air.
The most susceptible are:
- Young children under age 2
- Adults older than age 65
- Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities
- People who are pregnant or plan to be pregnant during flu season
- People with weakened immune systems
- People who have chronic illnesses, such as asthma, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease and diabetes
- People with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
The main symptoms are:
- Fever
- Aching muscles
- Chills and sweats
- Headache
- Dry, persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Tiredness and weakness
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sore throat
- Eye pain
We are able to offer free NHS flu vaccinations (NHS criteria applies) ask in store for details.
A private flu vaccination service is also available, ask in store for details.
The flu vaccine does not give you flu, as it is an inactive form of the virus and can take between 14-21 days after vaccination, to offer immunity.
Although not 100% effective, it reduces the risk of developing severe complications if you contract flu.
REPEAT PRESCRIPTION REGISTRATION
Click here for NHS services information
Company Registration No. 05223275
GPHC Premises reg. No. 1043368
VAT No. 484008940
Superintendent Pharmacist: Shilpa Routledge
GPHC No. 2031433