Nanty Pharmacy

20/03/2026

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are inviting you to tell us about pharmacy services in your area.

Your answers will help plan for services for our patients now - and in the future - to make sure they meet your needs.

Community care is at the heart of what we try to do here in Nanty, so if you can spare a few minutes to help us achieve that by completing the questionnaire below, we'd be so grateful 🥰

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/CTMUHBPNA/

08/03/2026

🚨 ALERT FOR PATIENTS TAKING RAMIPRIL 5MG CAPSULES 🚨

If you take Ramipril 5mg capsules, please check the batch number. If you have the affected batch - GR164099 - please return the affected packs to your local pharmacy as soon as possible.

This is due to a nationwide alert from manufacturer Crescent Pharma, detailed below:

"Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5 mg Capsules as a precautionary measure because a potential manufacturing error may have led to two blood pressure medicines being packaged incorrectly.

This follows a complaint from a pharmacy after a patient reported that a pack labelled Ramipril 5 mg Capsules (Batch Number GR164099) contained blister strips of Amlodipine 5mg Tablets inside the sealed carton"

This is a NATIONWIDE alert - NOT specific to one pharmacy - so regardless of where you are in the UK, please check your medication.

Rest assured, the risk to patients of the accidental substitution of one widely used blood pressure medication for another is low. The most likely side effect would be dizziness related to low blood pressure. However if you have been issued the affected batch, please return it to your dispensing pharmacy.

The MHRA has advised pharmacy and healthcare professionals to return all remaining stock to their suppliers

06/03/2026

How much do we love our handmade fruit basket from Mary?! 🧺

Answer: to the moon and back! 🌜

I think this is our favourite so far - what a beautiful and thoughtful gift from an extremely talented individual.

Let me tell you, the admiration went up a notch when we realised the fruits were removable 🤣🤩

This week has been an extremely busy one and the staff are worn out 😴 but things like this keep a smile on our faces and brighten up our days ☀️

I've said it before and I'll say it again - what a pleasure it is to be part of this community ❤️❤️❤️

🧶🍐🍊🍋🍓🍒🍇🍎

23/02/2026

Absolutely obsessed with our new mural!!! 😍🤩

UPDATE: Now with a CLEAN and sparkling air con unit! 🧽🫧🤣

With huge thanks to:

🫟 Ryan Lee Davies & his Thew Crew for the amazing spray art!
🏗️ Ancoa Scaffolding for giving our artists a platform to do their magic ✨
💰 Maesteg Town Council for funding the project 🙏🏻
💡 The Nantyffyllon community for their design suggestions 💭
🪟 Jason Gilbert & Lee Morris for cleaning up our air con unit & fascia 🧽🫧

A bright and colourful tribute to our fantastic village 🌼 Celebrating Nantyffyllon 💚 - this has brightened my day considerably, despite the constant downpour 🌧️ 😄
Very happy and proud to be part of such a wonderful community, and to shout it out to the world - we hope you all love it as much as we do 🥰

Bridgend County Borough Council

19/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome Claire and Geraldine to Nantyffyllon 💚

Something Claire said about the visits to Nanty Pharmacy and Morriston Hospital, which strikes a chord with us, is: "days like this remind me just how much expertise, passion and commitment to patient care there is across our profession".

We always strive to do the best by our patients, because your wellbeing is our highest priority.

We will continue to champion community pharmacy where we can, as we try to navigate the challenges we are facing as a profession.

Thank you all for supporting our independent pharmacy 🥰

18/02/2026

📣 TEXT ALERTS UPDATE 📣

It has come to our attention that in the process of moving from our old computer system to our new (and improved!) one, some patients have not been receiving their text messages to let them know their prescription is ready.

We are sorry about this, and are re-adding the text alert function to patients who have signed up for it going forward 🗨️

If you have ordered your prescription but have not received a text from us to tell you to collect it, but think it should be ready, either pop in, or WhatsApp or call 01656732277 so we can check if it's done.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these techy glitches! 🙏🏼

09/02/2026

A reminder that services will be limited today due to staff training of our new computer system - prescribing services are available up the road in Caerau Pharmacy - thank you for your patience! 😊

📢 We are excited to announce that we are installing a new computer system this Friday 6th February! 🖥️

🤔 What will this mean for you?

⭐ Safer prescription dispensing - less risk of errors
⭐ Reduced waiting times
⭐ More focus on consultations

🚨 There will be some disruption to Common Ailments and Prescribing Service provision on:
Friday 6th February &
Monday 9th February
whilst we get set up - we're sorry for this, and very grateful for your patience whilst we go through the changeover 🥰

06/02/2026

📢 Important Update for Our Patients – Repeat Prescriptions 📢

We’re very disappointed to share that the Bridgend Repeat Prescription Hub will close on 30th April 2026 following a review by the Local Health Board.
Unfortunately, there was no prior notice or consultation with the local pharmacies about this decision.

⁉️ What does this mean for patients? ⁉️
If you currently use the Hub, you will need to order your repeat prescriptions using alternative methods agreed by your GP surgery. Below is a summary of the options available for patients registered at local surgeries:

⚕️ Bron Y Garn Surgery
You can order your repeat prescription by:
🤳🏻 Using the NHS App ✅
📮 Dropping a repeat slip into the prescription box at the practice
✍️ Handwritten requests are accepted (must include name, date of birth, address, and medication required)
📞 If these options aren’t suitable, please contact the surgery on their usual phone number when your prescription is due to discuss alternatives.

⚕️ Llynfi Surgery
You can order your repeat prescription by:
🤳🏻 Using the NHS App ✅
📮 Dropping a repeat slip into the letter box at the practice (slips available at the practice or existing repeat slips accepted)
📞 If these options aren’t suitable, please call 01656 739023 after 2pm when your prescription is due to discuss ongoing options.

⚕️ Woodlands Surgery
You can order your repeat prescription by:
🤳🏻 Using the NHS App ✅
🙏🏻 Extra support is available to help you sign up, with drop-in sessions during normal working hours
📮 Dropping a repeat slip into the prescription box at the practice (boxes available inside and outside the practice; handwritten requests accepted with full details)
📞 Using the automated prescription line: 0333 123 4203 (Option 1)

🤔 What do we think? 🤔
The NHS app is the recommended option - for those who are able to use it - as once it is set up, it's quick and easy to use, with no waiting in phone queues or travelling to drop repeat slips in. With our new computer system focusing on "paperless prescriptions where possible", in an effort to become more eco-friendly 🌿, we would encourage using the NHS app as the way forward. 😊
However, we do understand that there may be patients who will struggle to use the NHS app, and are conscious that they can't be left behind in this shift towards electronic ordering and dispensing 💚
Therefore, as we strive to become less wasteful in community pharmacy, we will only print repeat prescriptions if you need them - but if you would like to continue having a printout of your repeat with your prescription, please let us know either by popping in, or calling or sending a WhatsApp to 01656732277.
Don't panic! If the repeat slip hasn't been issued for some reason, we can print it for you at any time. 😌

💚 We’re here to help
If you’re unsure which option is best for you or need help with the NHS App or ordering process, please speak to our team at Nanty Pharmacy and we’ll do our best to support you.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

04/02/2026

📢 We are excited to announce that we are installing a new computer system this Friday 6th February! 🖥️

🤔 What will this mean for you?

⭐ Safer prescription dispensing - less risk of errors
⭐ Reduced waiting times
⭐ More focus on consultations

🚨 There will be some disruption to Common Ailments and Prescribing Service provision on:
Friday 6th February &
Monday 9th February
whilst we get set up - we're sorry for this, and very grateful for your patience whilst we go through the changeover 🥰

18/01/2026

Wow!
We've been overwhelmed with the response to our Patient Experience Survey for the Premises Improvement part-funded by Welsh Government last year.
Thank you so much for the 55 of you who have contributed - not only will it help us showcase how beneficial investing in community pharmacy can be to Welsh Government, but it also gives us valuable feedback on what you love (and don't love) about our pharmacy and quality of service provision 💚
We will continue to do our best to provide a wide range of high quality services, safely and effectively, with the resources we have - and petition for support to deliver them 🥰🙌🏻

15/01/2026

As part of the Welsh Government Grant part-funding the property improvements we had done last year, we are required to gather some patient feedback on how the improvements to the pharmacy premises have impacted access to NHS services in the community ☺️
If you have a minute or two to spare, and have been to our pharmacy between April 2025 and now, we'd be grateful for your thoughts by completing the below short survey - thank you 🥰💚

https://form.jotform.com/260145914514049