H Shackleton Pharmacy

🐝 Most insect bites are harmless... but some need medical attention.

As we're spending more time outdoors this summer, insect bites are becoming more common. While most bites cause mild itching, redness or swelling and settle on their own, it's important to know the signs that shouldn't be ignored.

Our quick guide explains:
✅ What's considered a normal reaction
⚠️ When to seek advice from a healthcare professional
🚨 When to call 999 immediately

Save this post so you have it to hand this summer, and share it with friends and family—it could make all the difference.

If you're unsure about an insect bite, pop into H. Shackleton Pharmacy. Our team can advise on suitable bite relief products and help you decide if further medical attention is needed.

💚 Your health. Our priority.

💚 Feeling under the weather? Your local pharmacy may be able to help.

The NHS Wales Common Ailment Service (CAS) provides free advice and, where appropriate, treatment for a range of common health conditions – often without the need for a GP appointment.

We can help with common ailments such as:
✔️ Sore throats
✔️ Coughs and colds
✔️ Earache
✔️ Hay fever
✔️ Upset stomachs
✔️ Skin conditions

👨‍⚕️ No appointment is needed, but to avoid a wait during busy periods, we recommend booking ahead.

📲 Visit our website or contact your local H. Shackleton Pharmacy branch to book your appointment.

Let our team help you get back to feeling your best. 💚

☀️ Weekend sunshine planned? Don't forget your sun care essentials!

Before you head out this weekend, take a quick look in your bathroom cabinet and make sure you're stocked up with the essentials:

✅ SPF for your face & body
💧 After-sun or a soothing moisturiser
💋 Lip balm with SPF protection

With another heatwave upon us, protecting your skin is more important than ever. Remember to apply sunscreen generously, reapply every 2 hours (or after swimming or sweating), and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Need recommendations? Whether you're looking for lightweight facial SPF, family-friendly sun cream or cooling after-sun care, our team is here to help.

Pop into H. Shackleton Nevill Street before your weekend adventures! ☀️💚

☀️ The UK's third heatwave is here – is your sunscreen ready?

Long days outdoors, sport, gardening, walks and holidays all mean more time in the sun. Protecting your skin has never been more important.

🧴 La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Sport SPF50+ is designed for active lifestyles, providing very high UVA & UVB protection with sweat and water resistance.

Available in:
✔️ UV Sport Lotion SPF50+ – ideal for full-body protection.
✔️ UV Sport Stick SPF50+ – perfect for your face, nose, ears and other areas that need quick top-ups while you're on the go.

💙 Remember:
• Apply sunscreen generously before going outdoors.
• Reapply at least every 2 hours, and after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
• Stay hydrated and seek shade during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm).

Pop into H. Shackleton Nevill Street to find the right sun protection for you and your family. Our team is always happy to offer expert advice.

✨ New in store – Cacharel All Over Perfume Mists! ✨

Looking for your new summer scent? ☀️

Our Cacharel All Over Perfume Mists have just arrived and are perfect for everyday wear, holidays, or popping into your handbag for a refreshing spritz throughout the day.

Available in three gorgeous fragrances:
💗 Rose Mallow
🍦 Vanilla Cotta
🍬 Violette Sugar

🩷 100ml bottles - Only £25.00

Whether you love sweet florals, creamy vanilla or fruity sugary notes, there's a fragrance to suit every mood.

Pop into our Nevill Street branch to discover your favourite before they're gone!

📍 Nevill Street

❄️ Cryotherapy (CryoPen®): What to expect & aftercare

If you're booked in for CryoPen® treatment, it's natural to wonder what happens afterwards. While everyone heals differently, there are a few common things you may experience.

Swipe through to learn:
➡️ What you may notice during and after treatment
➡️ Simple aftercare tips to support healing
➡️ Signs that mean you should seek medical advice
➡️ When to contact our team if you have any concerns

Most people experience only mild, temporary effects such as redness or a small blister or scab as the treated area heals.

💚 Remember:
• Keep the area clean and dry
• Avoid picking or scratching the area
• Reduce friction while it heals
• Contact us if you're unsure about your aftercare

⚠️ If you develop increasing redness, swelling, heat, pus, fever or severe pain, please seek medical advice.

📅 CryoPen® appointments are available at H. Shackleton Pharmacies by appointment only.

Book online via our website or contact your nearest branch to find out more.

📍 Brecon Road, Abergavenny

☀️ Summer stomach bug? We can help.

Stomach bugs and diarrhoea are more common during the warmer months, but for many people they can be managed with the right advice and treatment.

💚 Through the NHS Common Ailment Service (CAS), our pharmacy team may be able to provide FREE NHS advice and treatment, where appropriate – helping you feel better without needing to wait for a GP appointment.

💧 Remember to stay hydrated:

• Sip fluids little and often
• Consider oral rehydration solutions if needed
• Avoid alcohol and very sugary drinks until you're feeling better

🚩 Seek urgent medical advice if you experience:
• Blood in your stool
• Severe abdominal pain
• Signs of dehydration (such as dizziness, confusion or passing very little urine)
• A high temperature that won't settle
• Symptoms lasting longer than 7 days

📞 Book online via our website or call your nearest H. Shackleton Pharmacy branch to arrange an appointment.

📍 Riverside, Beaufort
📍 Brecon Road, Abergavenny
📍 Nevill Street

✨ Private Service Spotlight: Cryotherapy (CryoPen®)

Looking for a quick, effective way to treat unwanted benign skin lesions?

Our CryoPen® cryotherapy treatment precisely freezes the affected area, allowing the lesion to naturally disappear over time.

Swipe through these real patient before & after results to see the difference.

Why choose CryoPen®?
❄️ Quick appointments
💉 No injections
⏱️ Minimal downtime
✅ Suitable for a range of benign skin lesions including skin tags, age spots, seborrhoeic keratoses, cherry angiomas, warts, verrucae and more (following assessment).

📅 Appointments are available by booking through our website.

If you're unsure whether your skin lesion is suitable for treatment, book a consultation and our trained team will be happy to advise.

CryoPen® treatment is suitable for benign skin lesions only. All lesions are assessed before treatment to ensure they are appropriate for this service.