Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Pharmacy in Newport
Established in 1959 by Reg Maher, Your Community Pharmacy has been a cornerstone of Newport's healthcare landscape for over six decades. Our commitment to community-focused care remains unwavering, combining compassionate service with professional expertise to support local families. Under current management by Ehab, we've enhanced our purchasing power to deliver guaranteed price-matching on medications while maintaining our core values of accessibility and personalized attention. Our team of licensed pharmacists provides comprehensive health services including vaccination programs, chronic disease management, and preventative health assessments. We specialize in addressing critical health concerns through convenient walk-in consultations for blood pressure evaluation, diabetes monitoring, and sleep apnoea testing.Our price-match guarantee ensures cost-effective healthcare solutions without compromising quality. As Newport's longest-serving pharmacy, we continue evolving to meet modern healthcare challenges while preserving the personal touch that defines our community spirit. Our services extend beyond medication dispensing to include public health initiatives like take-home naloxone distribution and stroke risk assessments. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards while fostering a welcoming environment where every customer receives individualized care. This enduring commitment to Newport's wellbeing has made us a trusted healthcare partner across generations.
Services
Vaccinations
Blood Pressure Checks
Diabetes Monitoring
Stroke Risk Assessment
Sleep Apnoea Testing
Iron Testing
Take Home Naloxone
Work Absence Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- 60+ years serving Newport's healthcare needs
- Price match guarantee on medications
- Walk-in vaccination services available
- Licensed pharmacists for medical certificates
- Community-focused healthcare approach
What people say
Great service
Friendly staff
Price match guarantee
Vital community resource
Service with a smile
Services
Vaccinations
We provide walk-in vaccination services for essential immunizations including COVID-19, influenza, shingles, and hepatitis. Our program follows government guidelines while offering convenient access to protect individual and community health. Vaccinations are administered by trained professionals with proper documentation provided.
Blood Pressure Checks
Our rapid blood pressure assessment service helps identify cardiovascular risks through accurate measurements and symptom evaluation. This quick, non-invasive check is crucial for individuals experiencing chest pain, irregular heartbeat, or unexplained fatigue. Results are reviewed with professional medical advice.
Diabetes Monitoring
We support diabetes management through blood glucose screening and condition education. This service assists diagnosed patients and those at risk of type 2 diabetes with regular monitoring and lifestyle guidance. Over 1.2 million Australians benefit from our accessible testing program.
Stroke Risk Assessment
Our preventative health service identifies stroke risk factors through comprehensive evaluation. With 1 in 6 Australians facing stroke risk, we help implement lifestyle changes to reduce individual probabilities using evidence-based assessment protocols and personalized recommendations.
Sleep Apnoea Testing
We offer initial sleep apnoea assessments for individuals with related health conditions. The service addresses high-risk groups including hypertension patients and type 2 diabetics, providing referrals for formal diagnosis while raising awareness about this common but serious sleep disorder.
People
Reg Maher
Founder
Established Newport's first community pharmacy in 1959 with a vision to provide accessible healthcare. His legacy of compassionate service continues through the pharmacy's ongoing commitment to local residents' wellbeing across generations.
Ehab
Manager
Current pharmacy manager who enhanced purchasing power to implement guaranteed price-matching while maintaining professional standards. Leads the team in delivering modern healthcare solutions with traditional community values and personalized attention to every customer.
Questions
What vaccination services do you offer?
We provide government-approved vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza, shingles, hepatitis, HPV, and other preventable diseases with walk-in availability Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
Can you match prices from other pharmacies?
Yes, we guarantee to match any verified competitor price on medications without question, ensuring cost-effective healthcare solutions for Newport residents.
Do you offer health assessments?
We provide blood pressure evaluation, diabetes monitoring, stroke risk assessment, and sleep apnoea screening through quick, non-invasive consultations with our pharmacists.
How can I obtain a work absence certificate?
Our licensed pharmacists issue medical certificates following consultation for work-related illness documentation needs, following professional assessment of your condition.
What is the take-home naloxone program?
We distribute naloxone kits to help prevent opioid overdose deaths, providing training on administration to community members who may witness or experience overdose situations.
