Another victim of the November flooding has fully reopened on the high street.

Well Pharmacy was forced to close last November after the River Monnow burst its banks during Storm Claudia, with around 7,000 items, including prescriptions and other stock, destroyed.

In the immediate aftermath, the team worked quickly to continue supporting patients, operating from a temporary unit at Castle Gate GP surgery and delivering medicines directly to those in need while the town began to recover.

Simon Moore, Branch Manager at Well Pharmacy Monmouth, said: “It was a complete disaster and something the community had never experienced before. The water came through with such force that the damage was extensive, not just for us but for many local businesses and residents.

“As a community pharmacy, we know our patients well and understand how important it is to be there for them. Even while operating from a temporary unit, the team worked hard to make sure people could still access their medicines and support during a very difficult time.

“It was incredibly special to reopen our doors and welcome the community back, and to mark the occasion together. Seeing people come through again and celebrating with us really brought home what this pharmacy means to the area.”

Following a full refurbishment, the pharmacy has now reopened, marking an important moment not just for the business, but for the wider community as Monmouth continues its recovery.

The reopening was marked with an in-store event, including an official ribbon cutting by Deputy Mayor Rob Barrell, alongside celebrations, goody bags and giveaways for local residents.

He said: “The reopening of Well Pharmacy is a really important moment for our community. After the impact of last year’s flooding, it’s encouraging to see local services returning, stronger than before. The team have gone above and beyond to support residents, and I was proud to join them in celebrating this milestone.”

Visitors had the opportunity to explore the newly refitted pharmacy and the services available, with the day serving as both a celebration and a thank you to the community for its patience and support over recent challenging months.

Simon added: “This reopening is about more than just the pharmacy. It represents how the community has come together and moved forward. We are thrilled to reopen and to welcome people back through our doors.”

Cutting the ribbon to mark the event, Deputy Mayor Rob Barrell said the reopening of Well Pharmacy is “a really important moment for our community after the impact of last year's flooding.

“It's encouraging to see local services returning and stronger than before, the team at the pharmacy have gone above and beyond to support residents and I'm proud to join them in celebrating this milestone.”

Well Pharmacy operates more than 650 pharmacies across the UK, providing accessible healthcare advice, services and treatments to local communities.

The reopening of the Monmouth branch marks a return to its permanent home on the high street, as well as a renewed commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of local residents.