Your Local Pharmacy in East Finchley: High Road, East Finchley

Since 1984, Cootes Pharmacy on High Road has provided East Finchley with expert NHS and private health services, including vaccinations and clinical care.

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

Cootes Pharmacy on High Road, East Finchley

Cootes Pharmacy has been part of East Finchley life since May 1984, giving this branch over 40 years of trusted community pharmacy experience. Our High Road location serves patients across East Finchley and neighbouring areas with a full range of NHS-funded and private clinical services.

You will find us at 166-168 High Road, just minutes from East Finchley Underground Station on the Northern Line. Our team is known locally for being approachable, thorough, and clinically capable across a wide range of services.

ADDRESS

166-168 High Road, East Finchley, 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
Bank Holidays
Closed

How to Get Here

By Tube

Conveniently located near East Finchley Underground Station (Northern Line), Cootes Pharmacy is highly accessible for patients from Highgate, Archway, and Barnet.

By Bus

The 102, 143, 234, and 263 bus routes all serve High Road. The pharmacy is clearly visible from the street and easy to find from the nearest bus stops.

By Car

On site parking is available at the branch. The High Road is accessible from the North Circular and surrounding residential streets, with no need to pay for nearby car parks.

What We Offer at Our East Finchley Pharmacy

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-to-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 Monitoring

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 provides the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service at both branches. Our pharmacist provides oral contraception after a brief consultation, no GP appointment needed. This is a free NHS service 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 East Finchley

Please note: Yellow Fever vaccinations and certificates are not available at Cootes Pharmacy. If you require a Yellow Fever certificate, please attend a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.

Destination-Specific Advice from a Pharmacist

Every patient receives a personalised vaccine recommendation based on their specific destination, travel dates, and health history. Your pharmacist sits with you, reviews your itinerary, and builds a clinically appropriate travel health plan before you leave the branch.

How Our East Finchley Pharmacy Works

01 Step

Call 020 8883 0073 or visit our branch to book your service and check availability.

02 Step

Meet our qualified pharmacist at our High Road branch to discuss your health and options.

03 Step

Receive your treatment in one visit, with clear next steps and ongoing support from us.

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

Why East Finchley Patients Choose Cootes Pharmacy

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Over 40 Years on High Road

We’ve been a trusted part of East Finchley since 1984, building lasting relationships with the community we love.

[ 02 ]

NHS and Private Services Under One Roof

Get everything you need in one trip, from NHS consultations to travel vaccines and private care, no extra stops required.

[ 03 ]

Clinically Supervised Weight Loss

We prioritise your safety with in-person health assessments and ongoing pharmacist support throughout your entire weight management journey.

[ 04 ]

Accessible from East Finchley Station

Located just a short walk from East Finchley station, we’re easy to find and reach for everyone in North London.

[ 05 ]

Same-Visit Treatment for Common Conditions

Save time with our same-day Pharmacy First service; see a pharmacist for common conditions—no GP referral needed.

[ 06 ]

A Team You Can Actually Talk To

We skip the jargon and give you direct, clear answers, so you always feel informed and confident about your health.

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

About Our East Finchley Central Branch

Can't find the answer you're looking for? Our team is happy to help at either branch.
Do I need a GP referral to use Cootes Pharmacy East Finchley?

No. Most services, including NHS Pharmacy First, travel vaccinations, hypertension monitoring, and NHS contraception, are available without a GP referral. Walk in or call us to check what is needed for your specific service.

Yes. We dispense NHS repeat prescriptions at our High Road branch. If you are registered with an East Finchley GP surgery, ask our team about setting up a repeat prescription collection arrangement through us.

Call 020 8883 0073 to arrange a travel health consultation. We recommend booking in advance to allow enough time before your departure, as some vaccines require a course of doses over several weeks.

No. Yellow Fever vaccinations and certificates are not available at Cootes Pharmacy. If you require a Yellow Fever certificate as part of your travel health requirements, you will need to book with a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.

We accept cash and card payments at our East Finchley branch, including American Express. NHS-funded services such as Pharmacy First, hypertension checks, and NHS contraception are provided free of charge to eligible patients.

Visit Cootes Pharmacy on High Road, East Finchley Today

Walk in or book your appointment at 166-168 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9AS.