NHS Pharmacy Services
Access free NHS advice, assessment and treatment from your local pharmacy team in Tynewydd, serving Treherbert, Treorchy and the wider Rhondda.
No GP referral is needed to access our services. Walk in during our opening hours, or call or book ahead if you would like to guarantee a consultation time.
Our NHS services
Tynewydd Pharmacy provides a wide range of free NHS pharmacy services, from prescription support and emergency medicine supplies to clinical assessment, treatment and pharmacist prescribing. Our services can be accessed without a GP referral, and many are available throughout our opening hours.
You do not need to know which NHS pathway is right for you. Tell us what you need help with and our team will guide you to the most appropriate service.
NHS Prescriptions and Repeat Ordering
Have your NHS prescriptions dispensed at Tynewydd Pharmacy, with electronic prescribing and free text notifications when they are ready. We also offer automatic repeat ordering and prescription delivery for suitable patients.
NHS Pharmacist Prescribing
Our qualified pharmacist prescribers can assess and treat a wide range of conditions, including chest infections, urinary tract infections, skin conditions and gout. Where clinically appropriate, an NHS prescription can be issued without a GP referral.
Common Ailments Service
Free NHS advice, assessment and, where appropriate, treatment for a range of everyday health conditions. No GP appointment is needed, and our team will guide you if another pharmacy service would be more suitable.
Emergency Medicine Supply
Run out of regular prescribed medication? If you need a previously prescribed medicine urgently and cannot obtain a prescription in time, our pharmacist may be able to provide a free NHS emergency supply.
NHS Contraception and Women's Health
Free, confidential NHS services including emergency contraception, starting or continuing the contraceptive pill, assessment of urinary tract infections and vaginal thrush, free condoms and access to home STI-testing kits. Eligibility varies by service.
NHS Stop Smoking Support
Free, personalised support to help you stop smoking, available throughout our opening hours. Receive practical advice, regular follow-up and stop-smoking treatment where appropriate.
NHS Flu Vaccination
Free seasonal flu vaccination for eligible patients through the NHS Wales community pharmacy programme. Contact our team or check the latest NHS Wales guidance if you are unsure whether you qualify.
Discharge Medicines Review
Free NHS Wales support to check and understand medicine changes after leaving hospital or another care setting.
Need help choosing a service?
You do not need to know which NHS pathway is right for you. Tell us about the health problem or medication issue you need help with and our pharmacy team will guide you to the most appropriate service.
Other free and confidential NHS support
Tynewydd Pharmacy also provides additional confidential NHS services that can be accessed discreetly and without a GP referral. Speak to our team privately if you would like further information.
Free Hepatitis C Testing
Free and confidential hepatitis C testing is available at Tynewydd Pharmacy. Speak to our pharmacy team privately to find out more and arrange the appropriate support.
Needle and Syringe Programme
Confidential access to sterile injecting equipment, safe disposal facilities and harm-reduction advice from our pharmacy team.
Free STI Home-Testing Kits
Collect a free NHS Wales Test and Post kit from Tynewydd Pharmacy. Samples are collected privately at home and returned directly to the laboratory using the prepaid packaging.
Free Condoms
Free condoms are available from Tynewydd Pharmacy. Speak to a member of our team in confidence—no purchase is necessary.
More care is available from your pharmacy than you may realise
From common health conditions and urgent medication supplies to contraception, stop-smoking support and pharmacist prescribing, many NHS services can be accessed directly at Tynewydd Pharmacy without waiting for a GP appointment or referral.
NHS prescriptions issued in Wales are free when dispensed at a pharmacy in Wales. If you are unsure whether a prescription or pharmacy service is NHS-funded, ask our team and we will be happy to help.
Not sure which service you need?
Call us or visit Tynewydd Pharmacy during our opening hours. Tell us what you need help with and our team will point you in the right direction.