PATIENTS and residents in Monmouth are being invited to come together to mark the reopening of their local Well Pharmacy on Monday April 27, following Storm Claudia.

The flooding caused significant damage to the town last year, including impact to Well Pharmacy branch on Monnow Street.

The flooding, described by many as the worst in a generation and caused widespread damage to homes and businesses.

The pharmacy itself was left unusable, 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 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 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.”

After a full refurbishment, the pharmacy is now set to reopen its doors. To celebrate its reopening, the team will host a reopening event on Monday April 27, featuring an official ribbon cutting, by the Deputy Mayor, Rob Barrel, alongside in-store celebrations, goody bags and giveaways.

Visitors will have the chance to explore the newly refitted pharmacy and services available. The day is intended as both a celebration and a thank you to the community for its patience and support over recent challenging times.