Cootes Pharmacy serves Finchley from two convenient locations, Finchley Central and East Finchley. Book an appointment or find your nearest branch today.
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 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.
We know our patients by name. That is what makes our independent pharmacy different.
Expert care across a full range of NHS and private services at both Finchley branches, with no GP referral needed for most treatments.
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.
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 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.
We treat pain and its source with a care team built around you body, mina and golas
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.
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.
Skip the waiting room. Cootes Pharmacy connects with your GP via the NHS Electronic Prescription Service for instant digital dispenses.
Instruct your GP practice or configure the NHS App to set Cootes Pharmacy (Ballards Lane) as your nominated EPS dispensing branch.
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.
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.
Call your nearest branch or walk in; same-week appointments are available with no GP referral.
Meet our pharmacist for a private, assessment to discuss your specific needs and situation.
Immediately leave with a clear plan, and have direct support for questions.
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
110-112 Ballards Lane, Finchley Central , London, Greater London, N3 2DN
020 8346 0051
Our Finchley Central and East Finchley branches both provide a full range of services, ensuring consistent care at your nearest location.
Walk in or book directly for travel vaccines, weight management, Pharmacy First, contraception, and hypertension checks without waiting for a GP letter.
Serving Finchley families since opening our East Finchley branch in 1984, we offer a long-standing history of local care.
We value your time, offering same-week appointments at both branches for travel consultations and weight management assessments.
Both branches provide comprehensive healthcare, from free NHS blood pressure checks to private Mounjaro prescriptions.
As an independent pharmacy, our consistent team takes the time to understand your history, providing personalized care every visit.
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.
Book an appointment or get in touch with your nearest branch today. We are here Monday to Saturday at both locations.
