There’s more movement at the top end of the High Street recently, with the change of ownership of Abbott’s Pharmacy.

Vipul and Ripal Patel took over Abbott’s on 1st March, and love the place so far! “Lindfield is a very attractive village with a strong community feel,”

Vipul commented. “We are looking forward to making a difference by providing a good service to residents here.” Vipul qualified as a pharmacist from Portsmouth University eleven years ago, and the couple designed and opened a new ‘100 hour pharmacy’ in Folkestone – a concept where the shop must be open 100 hours per week. However, with Vipul and Ripal having a young family, the pair were keen for a fresh challenge and ending up buying a new pharmacy in Oxted, Surrey (where they currently live) and Abbott’s in Lindfield.

“Whilst we have no immediate changes made, we do intend to reintroduce services like a travel clinic to the store, and will be promoting the influenza vaccination in the coming season,” Vipul explained.

Abbott’s Pharmacy – at 83 High Street - is open 8.30am until 6pm five days and week, and until 1pm on Saturdays.