Pharmacies in Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington, Greater London

“you don't know what a gift a good local pharmacy is until you need it, and when we did, Safedale were absolute stars. Staff have always been friendly and helpful, but today they excelled.”

“The team here are great. When my medication hasn't been available they've been able to get it in from their sister pharmacy and sort that out for me.Communicated well and made it a seamless process”

“A really, really excellent pharmacy, with a very knowledgable and helpful pharmacist. They send texts as soon as they have your meds and are always pleasant good humoured and personable to their customers. The counter staff themselves are always pleasant, remember your name etc.I changed from them recently to use a more convientely located chemist, but am returning to using Safedale Albion road, Station parade because it's calm organised and stress free. A real asset to the community. Completely on the ball and the only chemist that was able to supply a non-rip off N95 mask at the onset of the pandemic. Safe pair of hands.”

“Spivack Chemist is one of the most helpful pharmacies in whole London!? Always happy to help and prices are great!I am a regular customer and highly recommended to everyone, because simply - it's the BEST. I always get advise and support from extremely friendly staff. I even got my medicine sent to Asia!!! Honestly, do you know any other pharmacies that flexible and supportive? ?Thank you so much Spivack Chemist ??”

“I would like to thank Liz who went out of her way to unravel a knotty problem involving miscommunication between the pharmacy and my surgery. Professionalism and kindness. Five Stars.”

“The staff members are always helpfulThey are prepared go that extra mile.My medication are always sent on time even when I am late. I would like to thank the member of staff who delivers my.medication, yesterday she waited until I arrived at the door I am grateful for her patience.”

“I have been using this pharmacy for several years. They are excellent. They take care of and try to look after each and every human being who passes through their doors even when they are very busy or about to close. I am a rather unprepossessing and forgetful 50-year-old man with complicated prescriptions and they are always very patient. I always leave feeling they tried their best! I can't recommend them enough. Thank you for all your hard work Team Benjamin Chemist... you rock!”

“I just phoned this pharmacy (from Italy where I am staying) to see if my son could pick up a product I need for eye issues I am having (that I cannot get here in Italy). I just want to say that the (female) pharmacist with whom I just spoke, was very kind, patient and informative. I could not believe I was not put on hold for at least 10 minutes (as would have happened in the US at my CVS pharmacy... and then a very grumpy assistant would have answered me as curtly as possible). So, you all in Stoke Newington, appreciate what you have there.... a pharmacist who is human and kind. Thank you!”

“UPDATE SEPT 2025.
They have identified that they have an issue with phones, due to a lovely chap advising them! Yes OK maybe not so nice as it's me. They are in process of sorting as they seem to be taking very seriously. A lady called Nicolina goes above and beyond and provides a level of service like they did when I was growing up 50 60 yrs ago. Outstanding. Ask for her and any problems will then soon magically disappear. These guys may not yet be perfect, but seems they know and are on the case. Fair play. I'm sticking with them for now as they seem to take their role as a neighbourhood resource very seriously and see themselves as needing to be contactable and will even send/receive emails if any phone issues. I can now heartily recommend these guys.

UPDATE JULY 2025.
THEY DON'T ANSWER THE PHONE!!!!
Seems new management a few months back. Recently it seems very, very, very hard to get to talk to anyone and as I am disabled I think I need to contact my doctor to change pharmacy as I need to know why they sent me a load of meds 2 days ago. I'm now fed up as takes a number of days to talk to anyone as I have to keep remembering to call them and settings alarms to remind me. I'm not in great health so this is unacceptable.

UPDATE 17TH FEB 2025.
Felt I had to update. Pharmacist had an issue fri 14th so they were not able to open at all. Hmmm. What to do as I needed my 4 weekly meds that day? Within minutes of my carer arriving and telling me of the problem, I received a call telling me they know I need my meds, apologised for Pharmacist being away and then we chatted as to how best to get my meds to me. This is what you want from a pharmacy. I felt compelled to share as I have increased confidence in these guys looking after me properly. Good stuff.
ORIGINAL REVIEW-
I've been using for 5 months now. They do my monthly pills and after first time went poorly been great since. I have phoned them 678 times so far and only once was tough to get through. Seem to me to be ok and if one is patient and nice they seem to reciprocate. I'm happy to recommend.”

“Every boots you go into, I find you always going to have a different experience. I personally like going to bigger boots as i tend to find everything I need there.There is always offer at boots, it is good to shop with the advantage card so you can use your points.Customer service online is excellent, and when I asked for help from the staff they were really helpful.”

“Great service, Pharmacist Cyril actually called up the suppliers for me when I was there, as my medication wasn't sent. Made sure I was able to get it and when.”