Community Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Services
Community Pharmacies
Services |
Description |
Pharmacies that Offer this Service |
| Common Ailments Scheme |
A service intended to enable pharmacists to provide advice and support to eligible patients complaining of a common ailment and, where appropriate, to supply drugs to them for the treatment of the common ailment. Common Ailments Service - Welsh Medicines Advice Service (wales.nhs.uk) |
All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Discharge Medicine Review (DMR) |
A review intended to support patients recently discharged between care settings by minimising unintended medication changes and supporting adherence. |
All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Emergency Medicines Service | A service intended to enable the supply of previously prescribed medication to patients, via the NHS, who may have run out of medication or may have lost or damaged their medication, or have left home without them and they are unable to obtain a further prescribed supply before the next dose is due. | All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Emergency Contraception (EHC) | A service intended to enable the supply of emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) and sexual health advice to patients where clinically indicated and in accordance with nationally agreed Patient Group Directions (PGDs). | All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Return of Patients Sharps Boxes | A service intended to enable the safe and convenient disposal of patients' medical sharps waste. | All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Supervised Administration of Prescribed Medicine | A service intended to reduce the inappropriate use or diversion of opioid substitution treatment through the direct supervision of administration. | All Pharmacies in Powys |
| Flu Vaccination | A service intended to enable the administration of seasonal flu vaccine to eligible patients in line with a nationally agreed patient group direction (PGD). | All Pharmacies in Powys |
| MAR Charts | A service to provide Medication Administration Record charts to patients who have a social care package in place. |
South Powys: Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), Richards Pharmacy (Ystradgynlais), RM Jones (Hay), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Boots (Brecon) Mid Powys: Boots (Builth), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod), Rowlands (Rhayader), Presteigne Pharmacy North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Llanidloes Pharmacy, Allied (Newtown), Rowlands (Welshpool) |
| Palliative Care Just in Case Scheme | A service intended to enable the supply of medication for the management of breakthrough symptoms in patients receiving palliative care. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), Richards Pharmacy (Ystradgynlais), RM Jones (Hay), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth) Mid Powys: Boots (Knighton), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod), Llanwrtyd Pharmacy, Rowlands (Rhayader), Presteigne Pharmacy North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Morrisons (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool), Rowlands (Welshpool), Llanidloes Pharmacy, |
| Respiratory Rescue Medicines Service | A service intended to support patients with respiratory conditions (such as COPD) to manage exacerbations at home, through the timely and appropriate use of rescue medication supplied in advance of need. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Boots (Crickhowell) Mid Powys: Boots (Builth), Boots (Knighton) North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool) |
| Smoking Cessation (Level 2) | A service intended to supply nicotine replacement therapy to people acessing a programme of stop smoking support from Help Me Quit and other NHS providers. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Boots (Crickhowell), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), EW Richards (Ystradgynlais), RM Jones (Hay), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth) Mid Powys: Boots (Builth), Boots (Knighton), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod), Llanwrtyd Pharmacy, Rowlands (Rhayader), Presteigne Pharmacy North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Allied (Newtown), Morrisons (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool), Rowlands (Welshpool), Llanidloes Pharmacy, Rowlands (Machynlleth), Danbys (Llanfyllin) |
| Smoking Cessation (Level 3) Help me Quit | A service intended to provide a programme of motivational support and nicotine replacement therapy to people wishing to quit smoking. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Boots (Crickhowell), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), EW Richards (Ystradgynlais), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth) Mid Powys: Boots (Builth), Boots (Knighton), Lakeside (Llandrindod), Llanwrtyd Pharmacy, Rowlands (Rhayader), Presteigne Pharmacy North Powys: Allied (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool), Rowlands (Welshpool), Llanidloes Pharmacy, Rowlands (Machynlleth), Morrisons (Newtown) |
| Syringe and Needle Exchange | A service intended to provide people who inject drugs with supplies of sterile injecting equipment, as well as a means of safely disposing of used equipment. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais) Mid Powys: Boots (Builth), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod) North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Morrisons (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool) |
| Waste Reduction Scheme | A service intended to reduce prescribing waste and over-ordering of repeat medication, through direct interaction with the patient prior to dispensing. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Boots (Crickhowell), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), Richards Pharmacy (Ystradgynlais), RM Jones (Hay), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth) Mid Powys: Boots (Knighton), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod) North Powys: Boots (Newtown), Allied (Newtown), Morrisons (Newtown), Boots (Welshpool), Rowlands (Welshpool), Llanidloes Pharmacy |
| Additional hours services (includes extended hours and Bank Holiday rota) | The provision of pharmaceutical services during 'out of hours' periods, usually evenings, weekends and bank holidays. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), Well Pharmacy (Brecon), Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), RM Jones (Hay), Primrose Pharmacy (Talgarth) Mid Powys: Boots (Knighton), Boots (Llandrindod), Lakeside (Llandrindod), Presteigne Pharmacy North Powys: Morrisons (Newtown), Rowlands (Welshpool), Llanidloes Pharmacy, |
| Urgent Medicines Service | A service intended to facilitate access to an agreed range of medicines which may be required urgently, from community pharmacies during contracted opening hours, including rota. |
South Powys: Boots (Brecon), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais) Mid Powys: Boots (Llandrindod) North Powys: Morrisons (Newtown) |
| Sore Throat Test and Treat | The Sore Throat Test and Treat service offers patients with sore throat symptoms to access clinical screening, clinical assessment and appropriate treatment from a community pharmacy. The service is provided by accredited pharmacists, and patients are advised to confirm availability before travelling to a specific pharmacy. |
South Powys: Davies Pharmacy (Gurnos), JG & RJ Davies (Ystradgynlais), Well Pharmacy, RM Jones (Hay) Mid Powys: Llanwrtyd Pharmacy, Presteigne Pharmacy, Rowlands (Rhayader), Lakeside (Llandrindod) North Powys: Llanidloes Pharmacy, Rowlands Pharmacy (Welshpool), Rowlands Pharmacy (Machynlleth), Allied (Newtown) |
| Lateral Flow Test Supply Service |
A service to supply COVID-19 lateral flow tests (LFTs) to patients (or their representatives) who are eligible for COVID-19 treatments. |
All Pharmacies in Powys with the exception of RM Jones (Hay) and Danby's (Llanfyllin) |
| Pharmacies routinely stocking oseltamivir 30mg and 75mg capsules |
In order to improve access to the antiviral medicine oseltamivir, a number of pharmacies have been asked to routinely stock the drug |
South Powys: Well Pharmacy (Brecon) Mid Powys: Lakeside (Llandrindod) North Powys: Morrisons (Newtown) |
Title |
Link |
Date Added |
| Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment | Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment PNA | 03/05/2022 |
| Supplementary Statement - Additional Service Provision May 2022 | Supplementary Statement - Additional Service Provision May 2022 | 03/05/2022 |