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Updates, health advice, and community news from Wellsway Pharmacy.

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eventFree carotenoid screening clinic: Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September, 9am to 1pm at the pharmacy. A free, quick check of the protective pigments in your eyes. Register on our eye health page.
eventBlood pressure check drop-in: Free blood pressure checks every Thursday afternoon in May. No appointment, just walk in.
noticePrescription delivery: extended area: We've extended our free delivery area to include Combe Down and Odd Down. Call to arrange.
hoursEaster bank holiday hours: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr) and Easter Monday (21 Apr). Normal hours all other days.
eventFlu jab season 2025/26: Free NHS flu jabs available for eligible patients from September. Walk in or call ahead, no appointment needed.

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Pharmacy news·14 August 2026

Free carotenoid screening clinic: 17 and 18 September

Our next free carotenoid screening clinic runs Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September, 9am to 1pm at Wellsway Pharmacy in Bear Flat. A quick, painless check of the protective pigments in your eyes. Register your interest now.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Health tips·19 August 2026

How to switch pharmacies in Bath (it takes about two minutes)

Switching your pharmacy is free, takes about two minutes, and changes nothing at your GP. Here is how NHS nomination works, the three ways to do it, and what happens to your prescriptions when you move.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·13 August 2026

Flu jab season 2026: the dates are confirmed, and you can book with us now

The NHS has confirmed this year's flu vaccination dates: children and pregnant women from 1 September, everyone else eligible from 1 October. Here is who qualifies for a free jab and how to book yours at Wellsway Pharmacy in Bath.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·6 August 2026

Shorter waits, email alerts and a new prescription system

A few months into new ownership, here is what has changed at Wellsway Pharmacy: a move to the Titan PMR prescription system, shorter waiting times, email alerts when your prescription is ready, and more ways to reach us.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·25 June 2026

Free Blood Pressure Clinic at Wellsway Pharmacy

High blood pressure rarely comes with any warning signs, the only way to know your numbers is to get them checked. Our new blood pressure clinic makes it simple: a quick, painless check with your reading and friendly advice on the spot. Walk-ins welcome, every day, for everyone.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Health tips·18 June 2026

Pollen is already high in Bath, here's what we're seeing

Tree pollen season has started early this year. If your eyes are itching and your nose won't stop, we can help.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Ask your pharmacist·11 June 2026

Ask your pharmacist: can I take ibuprofen with blood pressure medication?

One of the most common questions we get. The short answer is: usually not. Here's why, and what to take instead.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Health tips·4 June 2026

Hay fever season: what your pharmacist can do

Pollen counts are climbing. Before you book a GP appointment, come and talk to us, we can recommend the right antihistamine, eye drops, or nasal spray for your symptoms.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Bear Flat spotlight·28 May 2026

Bear Flat spotlight: The Bear pub

Our neighbours at The Bear have been part of Bear Flat longer than we have. A proper local pub that's worth knowing about.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·21 May 2026

Pharmacy First: skip the GP queue for seven common conditions

The NHS Pharmacy First service means you can walk into Wellsway Pharmacy and get assessed and treated for earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, and UTI, without seeing a GP first.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·12 May 2026

How repeat prescriptions work at Wellsway

If you take regular medication, we can manage your repeats so they're ready when you need them, no chasing your GP, no last-minute panics.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

Pharmacy news·1 May 2026

Free prescription delivery in Bear Flat

Can't get to the pharmacy? We deliver prescriptions for free to homes in Bear Flat and the surrounding area. Here's how to arrange it.

By Wellsway Pharmacy

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