Pharmacies
Green Lanes Pharmacy
808 GREEN LANES, London N21 2SA
Overview
Green Lanes Pharmacy is a community pharmacy located on Green Lanes in Winchmore Hill, North London. Like most high street pharmacies in the UK, it provides essential healthcare services to local residents and surrounding areas. The pharmacy dispenses prescription medications, offers over-the-counter medicines, and provides professional healthcare advice from qualified pharmacists and pharmacy staff.
The pharmacy serves the diverse Winchmore Hill community and surrounding neighborhoods. In addition to prescription dispensing, it typically offers services such as blood pressure monitoring, minor ailment consultations, and general health advice. Many community pharmacies in this area also provide medication reviews and support for chronic disease management.
Located in a well-established residential and commercial area of North London, Green Lanes Pharmacy is easily accessible to local residents. The pharmacy is integrated into the community healthcare system and works alongside GPs and other NHS services to support patient wellbeing. Opening hours and specific services can be confirmed by contacting the pharmacy directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening hours at Green Lanes Pharmacy in London vary — most pharmacies are open Monday to Saturday, with some offering Sunday and bank holiday hours. Contact 020 8350 8350 for current opening times. Many pharmacies open early (8am) and close late (6:30pm or later). Check the NHS website for verified opening hours.
Some medicines require a prescription from your GP or hospital doctor, while many others are available over the counter without a prescription. The pharmacist at Green Lanes Pharmacy can advise you on which medicines are available without a prescription and can recommend suitable treatments for common conditions such as coughs, colds, headaches, hay fever, and minor infections.
Yes, Green Lanes Pharmacy offers free NHS flu vaccinations each autumn for eligible patients including those aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people with long-term conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease), carers, and frontline health and social care workers. No appointment is needed at many pharmacies — walk in and ask. The pharmacist can check your eligibility on the spot.
Yes, you can collect a prescription on behalf of someone else from Green Lanes Pharmacy. You will need to know the patient's name and date of birth, and you may be asked to sign for the collection. For controlled drugs, additional identification requirements may apply. If you regularly collect for someone, ask Green Lanes Pharmacy about setting up a nominated representative.
Yes, Green Lanes Pharmacy offers free NHS blood pressure checks for adults aged 40 and over. High blood pressure often has no symptoms but increases your risk of heart attack and stroke. The check takes about 5 minutes — walk in or call 020 8350 8350 to arrange. If your blood pressure is raised, the pharmacist will advise on next steps and may refer you to your GP.
Yes, Green Lanes Pharmacy has a private consultation room where you can speak to the pharmacist confidentially about your health, medicines, or any sensitive issues. All NHS pharmacy services including Pharmacy First consultations, medicine reviews, and vaccination appointments take place in the private room. Ask at the counter if you would like a private consultation.
Yes, you can return unwanted, expired, or unused medicines to Green Lanes Pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or throw them in household waste as they can harm the environment. Simply bring them to the pharmacy and hand them to a member of staff. This includes tablets, liquids, creams, inhalers, and needles/sharps (in a sharps bin).
Yes, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) is available from Green Lanes Pharmacy without a prescription. It is most effective the sooner it is taken after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel (effective up to 72 hours) is available over the counter. Ulipristal acetate (effective up to 120 hours) may also be available. The pharmacist will have a brief confidential consultation. Emergency contraception is free on the NHS for women of all ages from most pharmacies.
Yes, Green Lanes Pharmacy can manage your repeat prescriptions for you. The pharmacy contacts your GP surgery on your behalf to order your regular medicines, so they are ready for you to collect without having to request them yourself each time. Ask about the Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD) service, which allows your GP to authorise repeats for up to 12 months.
Pharmacy First is an NHS service that allows pharmacists at Green Lanes Pharmacy to assess and treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment: sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs in women. The pharmacist can supply NHS medicines for these conditions free of charge if you are exempt from prescription charges. This saves you waiting for a GP appointment.
Green Lanes Pharmacy may offer COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as part of the NHS vaccination programme. Eligibility depends on current NHS guidance. Check the NHS website or call 020 8350 8350 to find out if COVID-19 vaccinations are currently available at this pharmacy and whether you are eligible.
You may be entitled to free NHS prescriptions if you are aged 60 or over, under 16 (or under 19 in full-time education), pregnant or have had a baby in the last 12 months, have certain medical conditions (diabetes, epilepsy, cancer, etc.), receiving certain benefits (Universal Credit with no earnings, Income Support, etc.), a war pensioner, or hold an HC2 certificate. If you pay for prescriptions, a Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) can save money — currently about £30 for 3 months or £108 for 12 months, covering unlimited prescriptions.
Green Lanes Pharmacy aims to be accessible to all customers. Contact 020 8350 8350 to confirm step-free access, accessible counter heights, and any other adjustments you may need. Under the Equality Act, pharmacies must make reasonable adjustments for disabled customers. A private consultation room is available for confidential discussions.
Green Lanes Pharmacy can provide travel health advice and some travel vaccinations. Common travel vaccines available at pharmacies include hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera. Other vaccinations such as yellow fever require a specialist travel clinic. Book a travel health consultation at least 6-8 weeks before your trip by calling 020 8350 8350. Some travel vaccines carry a charge as they are not available on the NHS.