Finchley Central
East Finchley
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Your Local Pharmacy in Finchley Central

Cootes Pharmacy on Ballards Lane is Finchley Central’s most accessible community pharmacy, offering NHS and private clinical services from the heart of Church End.

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GPhC Registered

Reg No: 1040323

NHS and Private Services

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

  • { Central Branch }

Cootes Pharmacy on Ballards Lane, Church End

Since 2004, Cootes Pharmacy Finchley Central has provided over 20 years of trusted, independent care. Located on Ballards Lane in Church End, the branch is easily accessible from across Finchley and nearby areas.

ADDRESS

110-112 Ballards Lane, Church End, 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

How to Get Here

By Tube

Finchley Central station is a five-minute walk away. Exit and head south on Ballards Lane to reach us.

By Bus

Routes 82, 143, 326, and 460 serve Ballards Lane near the pharmacy. Use the TfL Journey Planner to find the nearest stop.

By Car

On-site parking is at 110-112 Ballards Lane, allowing you to drive without searching for street space.

  • { What We Offer }

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-to-travel guidance without a GP referral.

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Weight Management in Finchley

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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100+ Patients

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

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  • { Travel Clinic }

Your Trusted Travel In Clinic Finchley

Most pharmacies hand you a standard list of recommended vaccines. We do not. Our pharmacist builds a travel health plan around your specific destination, travel dates, and personal health history. You leave with a clear plan, not a generic printout.

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  • Cholera
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis A/B Combined
  • Hepatitis B
  • Flu Vaccine
  • Japanese Encephalitis
  • Meningitis ACWY
  • Meningitis B
  • DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio)
  • Pneumonia
  • Rabies
  • Tick-Borne Encephalitis (Adult)
  • Typhoid

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.

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 takes the time to understand your itinerary and existing medical conditions before advising, not a generic checklist.
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  • { How It Works }

How Our Finchley Central Pharmacy Works

01 Step

  • Book an Appointment

Call us or visit Ballards Lane to book your consultation; walk-ins are welcome for services.

02 Step

  • Attend Your Consultation

Attend your private appointment where our pharmacist reviews your health history and discusses treatment options.

03 Step

  • Receive Treatment

Receive treatment immediately during your visit, or arrange follow-up appointments for ongoing healthcare service needs.

  • { Meet The Pharmacist }

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.

  • MPharm (Master of Pharmacy)

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

  • GPhC Registered Pharmacist

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

  • 15+ Years Experience

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 Choose Us }

Why Finchley Central Patients Choose Cootes Pharmacy

[ 01 ]

GPhC-Registered, Clinically Governed Care

Superintendent Pharmacist Kamal Patel oversees
every service under GPhC-registered governance,
ensuring all care meets professional clinical standards.
[ 02 ]

Only Travel Clinic on Ballards Lane

As the only travel clinic on Ballards
Lane, we offer expert vaccine advice
and antimalarial prescriptions locally.
[ 03 ]

NHS Services Without the GP Wait

Access Pharmacy First, hypertension
monitoring, and NHS contraception without GP referrals.

[ 04 ]

Private Consultation Room On-Site

Our Ballards Lane branch features 
private room for confidential health
appointments.

[ 05 ]

20 Years of Community Service

Serving Finchley Central since 2004,
our history reflects a commitment to
trusted pharmacy care.
[ 06 ]

Easy Access With On-Site Parking

Located on Ballards Lane with on-site parking and
bus links, we are a five-minute walk from Finchley
Central tube, accessible from across N3.
  • { Patient Feedback }

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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Staff there are so helpful,  friendly and professional.  They always do their best.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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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.
  • { Our Location }

Areas We Serve Across North London

  • Finchley Central Branch
  • North Finchley
  • Woodside Park
  • Whetstone
  • Friern Barnet
  • Muswell Hill
  • Barnet
  • Mill Hill
  • Hendon
  • Totteridge
  • Edgware
  • East Finchley Branch
  • Muswell Hill
  • Highgate
  • Fortis Green
  • Hampstead Garden Suburb
  • Finchley Central
  • Crouch End
  • Hampstead
  • Golders Green
  • Hornsey
  • Friern Barnet
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  • { Got Questions }

About Our Finchley Central Branch

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Do I need to book in advance or can I walk in?

Most services at Cootes Pharmacy Finchley Central accept walk-in patients during opening hours. Travel vaccinations and weight management consultations are best booked ahead to ensure availability. Call 020 8346 0051 to check on the day.

Yes. The branch on Ballards Lane is a full NHS dispensing pharmacy. You can bring a paper prescription or set up an Electronic Prescription Service nomination so prescriptions are sent directly from your GP.

Yes. The Finchley Central branch is open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 17:00. Monday to Friday hours are 09:00 to 18:00. The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.

Yes. Free NHS blood pressure checks are available to eligible adults at the branch without a GP referral. You can walk in or call 020 8346 0051 to book an appointment in advance.

The branch can manage NHS repeat prescriptions for registered patients. Contact the team on 020 8346 0051 or email cootespharmacy@gmail.com to arrange a collection or discuss your prescription needs.