Since 1984, Cootes Pharmacy on High Road has provided East Finchley with expert NHS and private health services, including vaccinations and clinical care.
Reg No: 1040323
Reg No: 1092610
Comprehensive local care
Weight Loss, Travel Clinic & more
Over 40 years of care
No GP referral required
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.
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Conveniently located near East Finchley Underground Station (Northern Line), Cootes Pharmacy is highly accessible for patients from Highgate, Archway, and Barnet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We treat pain and its source with a care team built around you body, mina and golas
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.
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.
Call 020 8883 0073 or visit our branch to book your service and check availability.
Meet our qualified pharmacist at our High Road branch to discuss your health and options.
Receive your treatment in one visit, with clear next steps and ongoing support from us.
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.
Reg No: 2079064
We’ve been a trusted part of East Finchley since 1984, building lasting relationships with the community we love.
Get everything you need in one trip, from NHS consultations to travel vaccines and private care, no extra stops required.
We prioritise your safety with in-person health assessments and ongoing pharmacist support throughout your entire weight management journey.
Located just a short walk from East Finchley station, we’re easy to find and reach for everyone in North London.
Save time with our same-day Pharmacy First service; see a pharmacist for common conditions—no GP referral needed.
We skip the jargon and give you direct, clear answers, so you always feel informed and confident about your health.
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.
Walk in or book your appointment at 166-168 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9AS.
