Business Details
Your Trusted Community Pharmacy in Bargoed
Bargoed Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy dedicated to providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to residents of Bargoed, Gilfach, and surrounding areas. We specialise in prescription collection and delivery services, offering both NHS and private prescription dispensing with expert guidance on medication usage. Our team of qualified pharmacists provides confidential consultations in a private consultation room, ensuring patients receive personalised advice on over-the-counter medications and prescription treatments. We maintain detailed computerised patient medication records to ensure medication safety and identify potential interactions. Our services extend to surgical appliance provision, residential care support, and monitored dosage systems for vulnerable patients.We actively participate in NHS Wales initiatives including the Common Ailments Service, Stop Smoking Programme, and Discharge Medication Review Service. Our pharmacy team regularly collects prescriptions from 12 local surgeries across Caerphilly county, maintaining consistent communication with healthcare providers. We prioritise patient education through health advice sessions covering minor illnesses, healthy lifestyles, and access to local healthcare services. Our commitment to community health is demonstrated through annual flu vaccination campaigns and emergency hormonal contraception services. We maintain strict professional standards through continuous staff training and adherence to pharmaceutical regulations.
Services
Prescription Dispensing
Flu Vaccination
Weight Loss Consultation
Common Ailments Service
Emergency Contraception
Discharge Medication Review
Surgical Appliances
Stop Smoking Service
Private Consultations
Residential Care Support
Highlights and features
- We provide prescription collection services from 12 local surgeries across Caerphilly county
- Our pharmacy offers private consultation rooms for confidential healthcare discussions
- We participate in NHS Wales health initiatives including flu vaccinations and smoking cessation
- Our team maintains computerised medication records for enhanced patient safety
- We offer extended pharmaceutical services to residential and nursing homes
Services
Prescription Dispensing
We dispense both NHS and private prescriptions with expert guidance on medication usage. Our computerised patient medication records ensure safety checks for interactions and suitability. Pharmacists provide advice on proper administration and potential side effects, maintaining detailed records for continuity of care. This service supports patients requiring regular medication management.
Flu Vaccination
Our annual flu vaccination service includes both NHS-eligible and private options. Qualified pharmacists administer vaccines following health assessments, providing protection against seasonal influenza strains. The service includes pre-vaccination consultations and post-vaccination advice, with documentation provided for medical records. This preventive care service operates during peak flu season.
Common Ailments Service
NHS-funded treatment for 26 specified conditions without GP referral. Pharmacists conduct private consultations to assess symptoms and provide appropriate treatments. This service covers conditions like conjunctivitis, indigestion, and minor skin complaints, offering immediate access to medication and self-care advice for eligible patients.
Discharge Medication Review
Free NHS service reviewing medication changes following hospital discharge. Pharmacists check prescription accuracy, explain new medications, and schedule follow-up appointments. This service ensures continuity of care and proper understanding of post-discharge treatment regimens, available in-person or via telephone consultation.
Weight Loss Consultation
Private consultations for weight management including Mounjaro injections. Pharmacists assess eligibility based on BMI and medical history, providing training for self-administered treatments. The service includes ongoing support, nutrition advice, and monitoring for patients with weight-related health conditions seeking medically supervised weight loss solutions.
Questions
How can I order repeat prescriptions?
Use our online ordering system or contact us directly. We'll collect prescriptions from local surgeries and notify you when ready for collection.
What common ailments do you treat?
We treat 26 NHS-specified conditions including sore throats, conjunctivitis, and minor skin conditions through our Common Ailments Service.
Do you offer flu vaccinations?
Yes, we provide free NHS flu jabs for eligible patients and private vaccinations at £25, available by appointment.
Can you help with post-hospital medication?
We offer free discharge medication reviews to ensure your prescriptions match hospital instructions and provide follow-up support.
Are weight loss injections available?
Mounjaro injections are available following eligibility assessment. Prices start at £175/month with pharmacist support included.
Reviews (7)
Neil Hazell
Dec 11, 2020
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Docked one star for not being open on Saturdays. Otherwise I would say they are the best in town, always top service including delivery on request which is often very useful.
Rob Rob
Jul 15, 2020
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Good old fashion service
The most friendly and helpful business I have been in for years. Lovely lady on the tills and young pharmacist are both very pleasant and polite; nothing being too much trouble for them. I love going in there - its true serve with a smile. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy
The most friendly and helpful business I have been in for years. Lovely lady on the tills and young pharmacist are both very pleasant and polite; nothing being too much trouble for them. I love going in there - its true serve with a smile. Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy
SJay Hill
Jun 25, 2020
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So polite, caring, fast at gettin your prescription ready always happy to give advice a loving atmosphere I live 3 miles away from pharmacy and I still come to bargoed pharmacy instead of a closer pharmacy because I find the staff are so nice and know me by name thank you for your kindness and for collection my scripts from ystrad drs when I know you go out of your way to accommodate me thank s to all staff also for stay in open through this virus goin around x
Sandra Morgan
Jan 05, 2020
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Always helpful and reliable .the pharmacist is very approachable if u need advice.I would recommend this chemist as the friendliest in bargoed
Paul Daniczek
Nov 19, 2017
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Bargoed Pharmacy could teach a lot of companies how customer service works. They are the best! nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Cannot recommend this chemist enough. Should be 10 stars.... seriously.
Sharon Carney
May 07, 2014
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Brett & the ladies r fantastic & if they haven't got what u want/need it's there by nxt day x
Lee Bengough
Jul 02, 2013
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Since The New Owners Have Taken Over what a difference in service, Everyone there from Brett the Pharmacist to The Ladies working there are so friendly and helpful, you couldnt ask for a better service.
