High Street Pharmacy, Barry

04/02/2026

“Smoking, being overweight and exposure to UV radiation (sun or sun-beds) are the top PREVENTABLE causes of cancer, experts warn”.

Researchers estimate that 7.1 million of the 18.7 million cancer cases diagnosed globally in 2022 were preventable

04/02/2026

If you think you’re “too slow” to join us at Barry Island parkrun this Saturday…. Just think, you’ll always beat the version of you who stayed home. 💪💪💪💪💪

03/02/2026

Who’s brave enough to join our first High Street Pharmacy, Barry run at Barry Island parkrun this Saturday. We’ll be there (probably in the wind and rain)…. from 8:45am at the furthest canopy closest to eastern shelter. Just imagine…. If you manage to join us for this first one…. how easy it’ll be by the time those blissful spring mornings come around in a few months. You will feel so proud of yourself. Don’t be scared you can walk, jog or a bit of both…. It’s not a race… it just about DOING IT, and being out there with a lovely bunch of people and not on your sofa!!! If you have any concerns private message us and we’ll respond and answer any queries.

01/02/2026

Congrats all wonderful Barry people…. We survived January!! What’s one thing you’re proud of this long dark winter???

30/01/2026

Please NEVER leave any item in the drawer of our wonderful Prescription Collection Point. If anything is left in there (including a label or an empty bag) the sensor picks it up and locks the door so that nobody can then use it until we come in Monday morning to fix it. Think of others please.

29/01/2026

Only 9 days to go until our first High Street Pharmacy, Barry Parkrun. Anyone is welcome to join us, no matter how unfit you are or how slow you think you might be…… that’s the point of Parkrun (or parkwalk if you’d prefer to call it that), anyone can go at their own pace and get nothing but support form the wonderful volunteer marshals and fellow runners/walkers.

If you’re worried about completing the full 5k course, there is nothing wrong with stopping after one lap (this will be 2.5k or 1.5 miles). It will be a start and no doubt you’ll feel really good about yourself.

Come and meet us under the last canopy on the promenade towards the eastern shelter at 8:45 Saturday 7th Feb.

Check out the course map here. Or find all the info you need on the website

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barryisland/course/
If you find it all overwhelming (the barcode etc… you don’t have to sign up you can just turn up).

28/01/2026

Ordering your repeat prescription on the NHS App is easier than you think.

If you take medicine regularly, you can order a repeat prescription through the app – meaning you don't need to visit us, saving you time.

https://app.nhs.wales

28/01/2026

Ever got fed up of trying (and failing) to lose weight? That’s where weight loss injections come in….. for the first time in decades you actually SEE results, with consistent weight loss week after week. This has motivated people to start exercising, making healthier food choices, clearing out their old wardrobe, feeling more positive about themselves.

It’s not “cheating”, it simply pushes you in the right direction to make those choices yourself. We have patients who have lost 7 stone, to some that lost 2 stone, and that’s enough….

The biggest reason people DON’T make that first step is fear. Using your local Pharmacy that you trust and who’ll fully support you every step of the way will massively reduce that fist time fear.

Ring us on 01446 733789 to ask any questions or to book an appointment. WhatsApp us on 07593 777360 or book online at https://highstreetpharmacy.wales

To be eligible you need a BMI over 30 and be aged 18-84. (BMI over 27 may be eligible with certain other health conditions).

25/01/2026

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We’ve got a date for High Street Pharmacy, Barry’s first Parkrun. Saturday 7th Feb we’ll meet at 8:45am. Don’t forget even though “run” is in the title, plenty of people walk. It’s not a race, it’s a communal way for a bunch of people of all ages, s*x, weight, fitness levels, to be outside and enjoy a 5k/3mile journey (walk or run or a mix of both) along one of south wales’ most beautiful spots!! We will meet you under the last canopy closest to the eastern shelter (pic below). Anyone is welcome. We’ll be there with a small sign saying who we are, in case you don’t know us. Taylor and Gwawr will be there Saturday 7th Feb.

It’s always worth it for the guilt free coffee and cake afterwards.

On a personal level I (Gwawr) used to “hate” running, and have this last year just got into doing 5k runs - no more, and I mainly now love the way it makes me feel. I just feel fitter and healthier. All it takes is doing that first run/walk and see how it feels.

Please feel free to check out parkrun website and set up an account if you can, but equally no pressure if you dont want to.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barryisland/

23/01/2026

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the biggest threat we face, and our faithful Bryn is ready to banish this traitor. 🕵️‍♂️

Taking antibiotics only as prescribed, and disposing of them safely, is how we stay one step ahead! 💊🛡️

22/01/2026

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We are considering starting an informal, occasional High St Pharmacy running group for any wannanbee runners who may be too shy or self-conscious to go running on their own. We occasionally do park run ourselves, and were thinking this would be a good place to start. We would join Barry Park run on Saturday mornings, so that everyone can go at their own pace, but thought if you guys could have a recognisable face at the start it would feel less scary for those first timers.

Did you know that Barry Park Run takes place every Saturday over the island. Park run is a super inclusive FREE running group which varies from first time runners or walkers, can include unfit people, kids, groups of friends, couples or people on their own. It’s a lovely non-judgmental vibe and the pace of runners varies from about 17 minutes for the front of the pack (super speedy) to over an hour for those wanting to take a more leisurely pace or maybe first timers. There is no judgement and anyone can come. You can just turn up or preferably join park run online first for more information. It is a two loop 5k (3mile) course, so worse case scenario you can start by just doing one loop if you want (which will be 2.5k or 1.5 miles).

If any of you would be interested in joining us let us know and we’ll arrange a date (Saturday morning) to start this up. It’s got to be one of the most pretty park run routes and a lovely way to start your weekend.

Https://www.parkrun.org.uk/barryisland/

22/01/2026

Weight loss injections can be prescribed to any adult under 85 years old who is eligible.

Many older adults are on a multiple medications, and are nervous about whether these injections are safe. Come and have a face to face chat with our Pharmacist who can talk through all of your medication and any health conditions, and whether weight loss injections will be safe for you.

We safely prescribe, support and monitor weight loss injections for many older adults with fantastic results. Benefits are often (but not always) easier movement, less pressure on joints (esp hips and knees), more energy, reversal of Type 2 diabetes, reduced risk of 13 types of cancers, reduced risk of heart disease, improved cholesterol results; reduction of blood pressure, reduced snoring…. Just to name a few. Ring us on 01446 733789, pop in or book online https://highstreetpharmacy.wales