Pharmacies
Nelson'S Pharmacy
THE NANTGARW ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 4 BEDDAU WAY, Caerphilly CF83 2AX
Overview
Nelson's Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located at the Nantgarw Road Medical Centre in Beddau, Caerphilly. As part of an integrated healthcare facility, the pharmacy serves the local population by providing essential pharmaceutical services and support to patients in the area. The pharmacy is positioned within a medical centre setting, allowing for convenient coordination with GP services and other healthcare providers.
The pharmacy typically offers standard community pharmacy services including prescription dispensing, medicine reviews, and expert advice on medications. Staff members are qualified to provide guidance on over-the-counter medicines and health-related queries. The location at a medical centre means patients can often collect prescriptions issued by their GP at the same venue, improving accessibility and healthcare efficiency for the community.
The pharmacy serves residents throughout the Beddau and surrounding Caerphilly areas, contributing to primary healthcare provision in this Welsh valley community. Operating as part of the medical centre infrastructure supports better patient outcomes through integrated care and accessible pharmaceutical expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Nelson'S Pharmacy in Caerphilly vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 0292 088 8008 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 Nelson'S 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, Nelson'S 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 Nelson'S 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 Nelson'S Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, pharmacists at Nelson'S Pharmacy can now prescribe for certain common conditions under the NHS Pharmacy First service. Conditions covered include sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. This means you can get treatment without seeing a GP. The pharmacist can also supply emergency contraception and some other medicines under Patient Group Directions.
Yes, Nelson'S 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, Nelson'S 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, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Nelson'S Pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or throw them in household waste as they can harm the environment. Simply bring them to the pharmacy and hand them to a member of staff. This includes tablets, liquids, creams, inhalers, and needles/sharps (in a sharps bin).
Yes, Nelson'S 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.
Nelson'S 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 088 8008 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Nelson'S Pharmacy to assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women. The pharmacist can supply NHS medicines for these conditions free of charge if you are exempt from prescription charges. This saves you waiting for a GP appointment.
Yes, Nelson'S 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 088 8008 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
If Nelson'S Pharmacy is closed, check the rota for the nearest late-night or duty pharmacy — pharmacies take turns providing out-of-hours cover on evenings, Sundays, and bank holidays. You can find the nearest open pharmacy on the NHS website or by calling NHS 111. In a medical emergency, call 999.
Yes, Nelson'S 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.