MP Gideon Amos has welcomed the new pharmacy at the former Jhoots premises in Wellington

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New pharmacy to open in Wellington next week

Paul JonesMarch 3, 20260 Comment0

PATIENTS in Wellington will be able to pick up their prescriptions and more at a new pharmacy in the town, opening next week.

On March 9, an Allied Pharmacy will welcome customers at the former Jhoots premises, behind the closed Luson Surgery, in Mantle Street, which closed last September, while a Boots pharmacy at the medical centre closed in February 2024.

Now, Allied has confirmed the new branch will open on Monday, meaning Wellington once again has three pharmacies.

A spokesperson for Allied said: “We understand that this closure left a critical gap in local healthcare, and we are proud to confirm that full pharmaceutical services will very soon officially resume.

“Our mission is to provide excellent customer service and clinical expertise to ensure every resident has reliable access to prescriptions, health consultations, and essential medical advice.

“We are committed to being a stable, long-term healthcare partner for the community and warmly encourage all local residents to return and utilise their local pharmacy.

“We look forward to welcoming you back.”

MP Gideon Amos (Lib Dem, Taunton & Wellington) also welcomed the news, and said: “Wellington has been without adequate pharmacy provision since both Jhoots and Boots at the Medical Centre closed their doors.

“Following those closures, I’ve challenged assessments suggesting there was no need for more pharmacy provision, have held repeated discussions with NHS Somerset and met with, and written in support of, a range of pharmacy companies to back several potential new providers.

“I’m delighted that work with Allied Pharmacies has now paid off and it’s great news that I will now be able to conduct the opening of this much needed pharmacy for the town.”