Your Trusted Pharmacy in Finchley

Cootes Pharmacy serves Finchley from two convenient locations, Finchley Central and East Finchley. Book an appointment or find your nearest branch today.

Our Branches
Cootes Pharmacy Finchley Central (Ballards Lane)
Cootes Pharmacy East Finchley (High Road)

GPhC Registered

Reg No: 1040323
Reg No: 1092610

NHS and Private Services

Comprehensive local care

5+ Key Services

Weight Loss, Travel Clinic & more

Finchley since 1984

Over 40 years of care

Same-Week Appointments

No GP referral required

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Offering Pharmacy Services since 1984

Cootes Pharmacy is an independent community pharmacy with deep roots in North London. Our East Finchley branch on the High Road has been part of local life since 1984, giving us over 40 years of experience serving the community. The Finchley Central branch on Ballards Lane opened in 2004 and has built its own 20-year history of care.

Together, both branches offer the full range of NHS and private services you would expect from a long-established local pharmacy. From repeat prescriptions to travel vaccinations and weight management, we are here when you need us.

We know our patients by name. That is what makes our independent pharmacy different.

What We Offer at Cootes Pharmacy

Expert care across a full range of NHS and private services  at both Finchley branches, with no GP referral needed for most treatments.

Travel Clinic In Finchley

Our pharmacist reviews your travel itinerary and medical history before recommending vaccines or antimalarials. You receive destination-specific advice and fit for travel guidance without a GP referral.

Weight Management

We offer a clinically supervised weight loss programme using Mounjaro and Wegovy for eligible patients. Treatment starts after a health assessment confirms it’s appropriate. Follow-up support is included.

NHS Pharmacy First

Get a free NHS assessment and same visit treatment for seven common conditions including UTIs, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, and infected insect bites. No GP referral needed. Walk in or book at Cootes Pharmacy.

Hypertension Treatment

Adults over 40 can access a free NHS blood pressure check at either branch. We clarify your results and support your GP care plan for long term blood pressure management. Includes monitoring and pharmacist led advice.

NHS Contraception Service

Cootes Pharmacy offers the free NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service at both branches. Get oral contraception after a brief consultation with our pharmacist, with no GP appointment needed for eligible patients.

100+ Patients

We treat pain and its source with a care team built around you body, mina and golas

Your Trusted Travel Clinic In Finchley

Every travel health plan is designed for you. Our pharmacist considers your destination, travel dates, and medical history, so you leave with clear advice, not a generic printout.

Please note: Cootes Pharmacy is not a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Yellow Fever vaccinations and certificates are not available at either branch. If you require a Yellow Fever certificate, please contact your nearest registered centre.

Not Sure Which Vaccines You Need?

Book a travel consultation and our pharmacist will put together a destination-specific vaccine plan for you. No GP referral needed. Just bring your travel dates and we will take it from there.

Managing Your NHS Prescriptions in 3 Easy Steps

Skip the waiting room. Cootes Pharmacy connects with your GP via the NHS Electronic Prescription Service for instant digital dispenses.

Nominate Cootes

Instruct your GP practice or configure the NHS App to set Cootes Pharmacy (Ballards Lane) as your nominated EPS dispensing branch.

GP Transmits Digitally

When your doctor issues a prescription, it is sent securely and instantly via the NHS EPS cloud server straight to our dispensing terminals. No paper required.

Pick Up / Free Delivery

Our clinical team prepares your order. You can walk in to collect at our Ballards Lane branch (using our on-site parking) or ask for free local home delivery.

How Cootes Pharmacy Works

01 Step

Call your nearest branch or walk in; same-week appointments are available with no GP referral.

02 Step

Meet our pharmacist for a private, assessment to discuss your specific needs and situation.

03 Step

Immediately leave with a clear plan, and have direct support for questions.

Meet Our Superintendent Pharmacist

Cootes Pharmacy operates under Superintendent Pharmacist Kamal Patel (MPharm, GPhC Reg: 2079064). Kamal qualified in 2012 and brings over 15 years of community pharmacy experience across multiple settings. Patients regularly describe the Cootes team as friendly, thorough, and easy to talk to.

Kamal has a Master of Pharmacy and became a pharmacist in 2012. He has over fifteen years of experience.

Kamal is a registered Superintendent Pharmacist at Cootes Pharmacy (GPhC No: 2079064), ensuring high care standards.

Kamal has 15 years in pharmacies, specializing in travel health and weight management. He is approachable and caring.

Kamal Patel

Superintendent Pharmacist

GPhC Registered

Reg No: 2079064

Find Your Nearest Cootes Pharmacy in Finchley

Cootes Pharmacy Finchley Central

Address

110-112 Ballards Lane, Finchley Central , London, Greater London, N3 2DN

Phone

020 8346 0051

Weekly Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
09:00 to 18:00
Saturday
09:00 to 17:00
Sunday
Closed
Bank Holidays
Closed

Cootes Pharmacy East Finchley

Address

166-168 High Road, East Finchley, London, Greater London, N2 9AS

Phone

020 8883 0073

Weekly Opening Hours

Monday to Friday
09:00 to 18:00
Saturday
09:00 to 17:00
Sunday
Closed

Why Patients in Finchley Choose Cootes Pharmacy

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Two Convenient Branches

Our Finchley Central and East Finchley branches both provide a full range of services, ensuring consistent care at your nearest location.

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No GP Referral Needed

Walk in or book directly for travel vaccines, weight management, Pharmacy First, contraception, and hypertension checks without waiting for a GP letter.

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40 Years in Community

Serving Finchley families since opening our East Finchley branch in 1984, we offer a long-standing history of local care.

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Same-week slots

We value your time, offering same-week appointments at both branches for travel consultations and weight management assessments.

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NHS & Private Services Together

Both branches provide comprehensive healthcare, from free NHS blood pressure checks to private Mounjaro prescriptions.

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A Team That Knows You

As an independent pharmacy, our consistent team takes the time to understand your history, providing personalized care every visit.

What Our Patients Say

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Very spacious with variety to choose from
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Cootes Pharmacy is such a lovely find! It feels like a little wonderland inside. They have a really interesting selection of cosmetics, socks, and all other bits and pieces. It’s more than just a pharmacy.
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I was served by Sulaiman and had an excellent experience. He was professional, friendly, and extremely helpful throughout. I felt well cared for, and all of my questions were answered clearly and patiently. It’s truly reassuring to receive such attentive service. I’m very happy and would highly recommend this pharmacy. Thank you!
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A bit of a queue but the pharmacist helped with my enquiry
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Katy Jarvis
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Staff there are so helpful, friendly and professional. They always do their best.
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Louise Cowan
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I visited this pharmacy to obtain a medication that is currently in national short supply. They assured me it was in stock with their supplier & would be ordered for next-day delivery and securely stored, but I would need to wait five minutes upon arrival while they prepared it. That was no problem for me, and I even explained that if there were any issues, they should call me, and I’d ask my GP to amend the prescription. A few days later, I went to collect the medication, only to be told they didn’t have it. There was no explanation—just a curt “no, we don’t have it.” I was puzzled and mentioned that the pharmacist had said it would be kept in a safe place. The dispenser then mocked me, saying, “we don’t have it; we know where we keep the meds,” with a sarcastic tone. Still, no explanation was given about what had happened. Eventually, the pharmacist said they could order it since it was in stock, and I could collect it the next day. They promised to call me when it arrived. Which they did and all was ok. The experience was disorganised and unnecessarily rude. There was no need for the sarcasm; a polite explanation and a clear solution would have sufficed. I mentioned this to a local friend who shared similar sentiments and now chooses to walk five minutes further to another pharmacy to avoid dealing with this one.

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Latest Travel Health Tips and Advice

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Our team is happy to help at either branch.
Can I see a Cootes pharmacist without a GP appointment?

Yes. Most services, including travel vaccinations, Pharmacy First, NHS contraception, weight management, and blood pressure checks, require no GP referral. Walk in or call to book directly.

Ask your GP to update your EPS nomination to Cootes Pharmacy, or speak with our staff at either branch for assistance during your visit.

Yes. On-site parking is available at Finchley Central and East Finchley. Both are also easily accessible via local bus routes.

Yes. This is a private service starting with a pharmacist health assessment. If Mounjaro or Wegovy is suitable, treatment is arranged directly.

We recommend booking four to six weeks early, as some vaccines require multiple doses. For last-minute travel, contact your branch immediately to see how we can help.

Ready to Visit Your Local Pharmacy in Finchley?

Book an appointment or get in touch with your nearest branch today. We are here Monday to Saturday at both locations.