Community pharmacy · London · GPhC 1040734
Lings Chemist, London
269 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5LU
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London
GPhC premises
1040734
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NHS services
Yes
Dispenses NHS Prescriptions
Distance selling
No
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Register status
Registered
Registered Jan 1990
What are Lings Chemist, London's opening hours?
| Monday | 09:00–18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
The hours this pharmacy holds with NHS England (pharmaceutical list, NHSBSA open data, as at 30 Jun 2026). Bank holidays and staff absence can change them — phone ahead if you are travelling specially.
Is Lings Chemist, London a good choice?
Lings Chemist is on the GPhC register (premises no. 1040734), recorded 4 NHS services in June 2026 (including Pharmacy First and NHS flu jabs), has its opening hours on file and has no published patient reviews yet. This reflects the data on this profile — GPhC registration, register standing and published prices — not a guarantee of service quality.
Lings Chemist, London is not a clinic, not a substitute for the live GPhC register, and not medical advice. This page is not Lings Chemist, London's official website, and we do not have one on file. Pick My Pharmacy does not sell or supply medicines. For emergencies use NHS 111 or 999.
What is Lings Chemist, London?
Lings Chemist, London is a community (walk-in) pharmacy at 269 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5LU. Phone on file: 020 72373710 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data). NHS ODS code FPG40. This Pick My Pharmacy profile is an independent GPhC-backed listing, not the pharmacy's own site, and not a place to buy medicines.
Lings Chemist, London is the walk-in pharmacy at 269 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5LU. On our snapshot it has been on the GPhC premises register since January 1990. If it still holds an NHS contract, you can usually collect English NHS prescriptions here at the national item charge — the pharmacy cannot set its own NHS price. Pharmacy First is listed: in England that is a free NHS consultation for seven common conditions, if the pharmacist decides you fit the pathway. It is not the same scheme in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. Services recorded here: nhs prescriptions, pharmacy first, flu jabs, emergency contraception, new medicine service. Use this page to check registration and compare nearby GPhC-listed pharmacies; use the pharmacy itself for stock, hours, and clinical advice.
Which NHS services does Lings Chemist, London provide?
Lings Chemist, London is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FPG40) and dispensed 9,633 NHS prescription items in June 2026. In June 2026 it recorded NHS activity for 4 services.
- NHS Pharmacy First
Consultations for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs, plus urgent repeat medicine supplies.
- NHS flu vaccination
Free flu jabs for eligible adults during the NHS flu season. 60 NHS flu vaccinations given in the 2025/26 season.
- Free emergency contraception
The morning-after pill free on the NHS after a pharmacist consultation.
- New Medicine Service
Follow-up support from the pharmacist when you start certain long-term medicines.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority open data — NHS activity recorded in June 2026; pharmaceutical list as at 30 June 2026. A service recorded that month is good evidence the pharmacy offers it, but staffing and stock change — phone before you travel. Services are only listed when the NHS data shows them, so a missing service is not proof it is unavailable.
Is Lings Chemist, London GPhC-registered?
Yes — Lings Chemist, London is listed on the GPhC public premises register as 1040734 (snapshot 30 Jun 2026). Register status on that snapshot: Registered. Always re-check the live register before relying on this listing; pharmacies can close or change status between snapshots.
| GPhC premises number | 1040734 ↗ |
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| Register status | Registered |
| Initial registration | 30 Jan 1990 |
| Distance-selling pharmacy | No |
| NHS prescriptions | Yes |
| NHS ODS code | FPG40 |
| Register snapshot | 30 Jun 2026 |
How do I check Lings Chemist, London is a legitimate pharmacy?
- Open the GPhC premises register at pharmacyregulation.org and search 1040734.
- Check the trading name and address against 269 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5LU.
- Confirm the register still shows the premises as registered — our snapshot is 30 Jun 2026, not a live feed.
- Then confirm hours, stock, and (if you are ordering online) that the website belongs to this premises.
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Which pharmacies are near Lings Chemist, London?
The closest GPhC-registered community pharmacies we list. Distances are straight-line between postcode centres — a guide, not a walking or driving route.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy
Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5HG
- A R Chemist
199 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5NA
- Dp & Sp Limited
303 East Street, London, SE17 2SX
- Taplow Pharmacy
Unit 5, London, SE17 2UQ
- Taplow Pharmacy
113 Dawes Street, London, SE17 2GR
- Cambelle Pharmacy
135 Grange Road, London, SE1 3GF
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Common questions
Questions about Lings Chemist, London
What are Lings Chemist, London's opening hours?
Lings Chemist, London's opening hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; Sat 09:00–14:00; Sun closed. Hours change around bank holidays and staff absence — confirm before visiting. These are the hours the pharmacy holds with NHS England (NHSBSA pharmaceutical list).
What is Lings Chemist, London's phone number?
Lings Chemist, London's phone number on our records is 020 72373710 (source: NHS Business Services Authority open data, checked 31 August 2026). Numbers change — if you cannot get through, use the official website or the NHS service finder rather than a number copied from an old advert.
Does Lings Chemist, London dispense NHS prescriptions?
Yes. Lings Chemist, London is an NHS pharmacy on the NHS England pharmaceutical list (NHS code FPG40) and dispensed 9,633 NHS prescription items in June 2026. NHS prescription charges are set nationally (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not by the pharmacy.
What NHS services does Lings Chemist, London offer?
NHS data for June 2026 shows Lings Chemist, London provided Pharmacy First, NHS flu jabs, free emergency contraception and the New Medicine Service, and it gave 60 NHS flu vaccinations in the 2025/26 season. Most of these are free on the NHS if you are eligible. Services depend on staffing on the day, so phone before you travel.
Does Lings Chemist, London provide NHS Pharmacy First consultations?
Yes. NHS data shows Lings Chemist, London recorded Pharmacy First consultations in June 2026. Pharmacy First lets pharmacists in England assess and treat sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTIs (age rules apply), often without a GP appointment. The pharmacist decides whether you are suitable — phone ahead if you need to be seen today.
Is Lings Chemist, London a GPhC-registered pharmacy?
Yes. Lings Chemist, London is on the GPhC public premises register as 1040734. Pick My Pharmacy copied that number from the 2026-06-30 snapshot — it is not a live extract. Check the same number yourself at pharmacyregulation.org before you send ID or payment.
How do I get a prescription from Lings Chemist, London?
Take a paper prescription to Lings Chemist, London, or nominate this branch in the NHS App so electronic repeats arrive here. NHS charges are national (£9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), not set by the pharmacy. Emergency supply is a clinical decision. Pick My Pharmacy does not dispense.
Where is Lings Chemist, London based, and can it deliver my prescriptions?
Lings Chemist, London is a community pharmacy in London at 269 Old Kent Road. Delivery is not listed on this profile; ask the branch if you cannot collect.
How much do private services at Lings Chemist, London cost?
Lings Chemist, London has not published private service prices with us yet. NHS prescriptions are always £9.90 per item in England; free in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Contact the pharmacy for private flu jabs, travel clinics, or other paid services — we never invent a price to fill a gap.
Is this Pick My Pharmacy page the official Lings Chemist, London website?
No. This is an independent Pick My Pharmacy directory profile — we are not Lings Chemist, London and we do not sell medicines. We do not have an official website on file. Verify registration at pharmacyregulation.org, then contact the pharmacy directly for hours, stock, and bookings.
Sources for this listing
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