Pharmacies
Health Plus Pharmacy
GRANGE MEDICAL PRACTICE, BISHOP STREET, GRANGETOWN, Cardiff CF11 6PG
Overview
Health Plus Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located within Grange Medical Practice in Grangetown, Cardiff. As an integrated pharmacy service within a medical practice setting, it provides convenient access to pharmaceutical services for patients registered with the practice and the local community. The pharmacy is positioned in the CF11 postal area, serving the Grangetown area of Cardiff, which is a diverse and busy residential neighbourhood.
The pharmacy typically offers a range of services including prescription dispensing, over-the-counter medications, health advice, and medicines management support. Being located within a medical practice, it benefits from close working relationships with GPs and healthcare professionals, enabling better coordination of patient care and medication reviews. Staff are available to provide guidance on medication use, potential side effects, and interactions.
Health Plus Pharmacy serves patients of all ages and backgrounds in the local community. The combined location with the medical practice makes it accessible for patients who may be visiting their GP, and the pharmacy contributes to comprehensive healthcare delivery in the Grangetown area of Cardiff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Health Plus Pharmacy in Cardiff vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0292 023 1907 for current opening times. Many pharmacies open early (8am) and close late (6:30pm or later). Check the NHS website for verified opening hours.
Some medicines require a prescription from your GP or hospital doctor, while many others are available over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist at Health Plus Pharmacy can advise you on which medicines are available without a prescription and can recommend suitable treatments for common conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, hay fever, and minor infections.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy offers free NHS flu vaccinations each autumn for eligible patients including those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease), carers, and frontline health and social care workers. No appointment is needed at many pharmacies — walk in and ask. The pharmacist can check your eligibility on the spot.
Yes, you can collect a prescription on behalf of someone else from Health Plus Pharmacy. You will need to know the patient's name and date of birth, and you may be asked to sign for the collection. For controlled drugs, additional identification requirements may apply. If you regularly collect for someone, ask Health Plus Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Health Plus Pharmacy may offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Eligibility depends on current NHS guidance. Check the NHS website or call 0292 023 1907 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Health Plus Pharmacy can provide travel health advice and some travel vaccinations. Common travel vaccines available at pharmacies include hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. Other vaccinations such as yellow fever require a specialist travel clinic. Book a travel health consultation at least 6-8 weeks before your trip by calling 0292 023 1907. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.
You may be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are aged 60 or over, under 16 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, have certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), receiving certain benefits (Universal Credit with no earnings, Income Support, etc.), a war pensioner, or hold an HC2 certificate. If you pay for prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money — currently about £30 for 3 months or £108 for 12 months, covering unlimited prescriptions.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy has a private consultation room where you can speak to the pharmacist confidentially about your health, medicines, or any sensitive issues. All NHS pharmacy services including Pharmacy First consultations, medicine reviews, and vaccination appointments take place in the private room. Ask at the counter if you would like a private consultation.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy offers free NHS blood pressure checks for adults aged 40 and over. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The check takes about 5 minutes — walk in or call 0292 023 1907 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy can manage your repeat prescriptions for you. The pharmacy contacts your GP surgery on your behalf to order your regular medicines, so they are ready for you to collect without having to request them yourself each time. Ask about the Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service, which allows your GP to authorise repeats for up to 12 months.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy can help you quit smoking with free NHS support including advice from the pharmacist, nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers), a structured stop smoking programme with regular check-ins, and access to prescription-only stop smoking medications via your GP. Evidence shows you are up to 3 times more likely to quit with professional support compared to going it alone.
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Health Plus Pharmacy without a prescription. It is most effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel (effective up to 72 hours) is available over the counter. Ulipristal acetate (effective up to 120 hours) may also be available. The pharmacist will have a brief confidential consultation. Emergency contraception is free on the NHS for women of all ages from most pharmacies.
Health Plus Pharmacy may offer a free prescription delivery service for patients who are housebound, elderly, or have difficulty visiting the pharmacy. Contact 0292 023 1907 to check availability and arrange delivery to your home in the Cardiff area. Some pharmacies use delivery apps or partner with delivery services for same-day delivery.
Yes, Health Plus Pharmacy offers Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) and the New Medicine Service (NMS) to help you get the most from your medicines. These free NHS consultations help you understand what your medicines are for, how to take them correctly, identify side effects, and resolve any problems. Ask the pharmacist if you take multiple medications or have recently started a new medicine.