Reg No: 1040323
Reg No: 1092610
Comprehensive local care
Weight Loss, Travel Clinic & more
Over 40 years of care
No GP referral required
In-Store Travel Advisors
Our Finchley Central and East Finchley branches operate private, fully-equipped consulting suites staffed by certified travel medicine pharmacists.
Planning a trip abroad can feel overwhelming when it comes to health. You want honest advice for your specific itinerary, not a generic list printed off the internet.
At our travel clinic in Finchley, one of our GPhC-registered pharmacists reviews your exact destinations, travel dates, and health history to build a plan that fits you. Both the Finchley Central and East Finchley branches offer this service, with same-week appointments available.
Whether you are heading to rural India, the Tanzanian highlands, or the Amazon, the vaccines and medications you need depend on where exactly you are going, what you are doing there, and how long you are staying.
Your pharmacist creates a personalised travel plan based on your health, including vaccines, antimalarials, and key precautions.
£100 /dose
Protects against cholera, a severe bacterial infection causing profuse watery diarrhoea spread through contaminated water and food in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Required Course
2 oral doses
Avg Protection
Up to 2 years
£70 /dose
Protects against hepatitis A, a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food and water, common across Africa, South Asia, and South America.
Required Course
2 doses needed
Avg Protection
Up to 25 years
£75 /dose
Protects against both hepatitis A and hepatitis B in a single combined course, suitable for travellers at risk from both infections.
Required Course
3 doses at 0, 1, and 6 months
Avg Protection
Long-term
£60 /dose
Protects against hepatitis B, a viral liver infection transmitted through blood, unprotected sex, or medical procedures in countries with high carrier rates.
Required Course
3 doses at 0, 1, and 6 months
Avg Protection
Long-term
£65 /dose
Protects against four strains of meningococcal meningitis and is a mandatory entry requirement for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Required Course
1 dose
Avg Protection
Up to 5 years
£130 /dose
Protects against meningococcal group B, the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in the UK and a risk in parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
Required Course
2 doses at least 1 month apart
Avg Protection
Several years
£50 /dose
Protects against three serious infections with boosters recommended for travellers visiting areas where diphtheria, tetanus, and polio remain present.
Required Course
1 booster dose
Avg Protection
Up to 10 years
£120 /dose
Protects against pneumococcal disease including pneumonia and bacterial meningitis, particularly recommended for older travellers and those with underlying health conditions.
Required Course
1 dose
Avg Protection
Long-term
£110 /dose
Protects against rabies, a fatal viral infection transmitted through the bite or scratch of an infected animal, with higher risk in parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Required Course
3 doses
Avg Protection
Long-term
£70 /dose
Protects against tick-borne encephalitis, a viral brain infection spread by tick bites in forested regions of Central and Eastern Europe and parts of Asia.
Required Course
3 doses
Avg Protection
Up to 3 years
£25 /dose
Protects against typhoid fever, a bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water in regions with limited sanitation, common in South Asia, Africa, and South America.
Required Course
1 injection or 3 oral capsules
Avg Protection
Up to 3 years
£115 /dose
Protects against Japanese encephalitis, a serious mosquito-borne viral brain infection found in rural and agricultural areas across South and Southeast Asia.
Required Course
2 doses given 28 days apart
Avg Protection
Up to 10 years
£25 /dose
Protects against seasonal influenza strains, particularly relevant for travellers visiting regions during local flu season or travelling in large groups.
Required Course
1 dose per year
Avg Protection
Approximately 1 year
Some vaccines are legally required for entry into certain countries. Yellow Fever vaccination is the most common example, needed for entry into parts of sub-Saharan Africa and South America. Without the certificate, you may be refused entry at the border.
Recommended vaccines are different. They are not required by law but are strongly advised based on the health risks at your destination. Typhoid, hepatitis A, and rabies fall into this category for many destinations.
Both matter. The pharmacist at our Finchley travel clinic will clearly explain which vaccines apply to your trip and why, so you can make an informed decision before you travel.
You should book a travel health consultation if you are
Your full itinerary, including destinations, dates, and planned activities.
Your vaccination record or Red Book if you have one
A list of any current medications you are taking
Details of any known allergies or medical conditions
Payment details (we accept cash, card, and American Express)
110-112 Ballards Lane, Finchley Central , London, Greater London, N3 2DN
020 8346 0051
Both branches are staffed by GPhC-registered pharmacists trained in travel medicine. You receive clinical advice from a qualified professional, not a booking clerk reading off a screen.
Finchley Central on Ballards Lane and East Finchley on High Road both offer the full travel clinic service. Same-week appointments available at both sites, Monday to Saturday.
Antimalarials, altitude sickness medication, and period delay tablets can all be prescribed at the pharmacy. You do not need to visit your GP first or wait for a referral.
The East Finchley branch has been part of the local community since 1984. Patients trust us because we have been here long enough to earn it, not just because we say so.
Every vaccine price is published on this page. No consultation surcharges added at checkout, no unexpected charges when you arrive. What you see is what you pay.
We provide the vaccine and the required Saudi Ministry of Health certificate in one visit. This is a specialist service not available at every local pharmacy, and it matters to a significant part of the Finchley community.
Yes. At Cootes Pharmacy, our pharmacists can administer travel vaccines and prescribe antimalarials and other travel medications without a GP referral. You book directly with us and the consultation is carried out by a qualified pharmacist.
We recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred appointment time, particularly if you need vaccines that require multiple doses. Same-week appointments are available at both branches, but availability can be limited at short notice.
Yes, in most cases. The pharmacist will review which vaccines can be given together and which need to be spaced apart based on clinical guidance. We plan this during your consultation so your protection is timed correctly.
Some vaccines are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, others are not. The pharmacist will review your situation and advise which vaccines are appropriate for you. If you are pregnant, please mention this when booking so enough time can be set aside for your consultation.
The pharmacist will prioritise the vaccines most important for your specific destinations and travel style. You are never pressured to take every vaccine on a list. A clear explanation of risk levels is given so you can make an informed decision based on your circumstances.
We are open six days a week at both branches. Walk in, call ahead, or book a service online.
