Chemitex Pharmacy on Hornsey Road provides a fast, discreet period delay service. Our pharmacist can assess you and supply your medication the same day without a GP referral.
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Getting started is straightforward. There are thrroom.from your first contact to receiving treatment.
Schedule online via Treat Local or call us for same-day or next-day appointments.
A brief, private assessment will determine if norethisterone is right for you.
If approved, you’ll receive your tablets and instructions without waiting for a prescription.
Patients at Chemitex often seek period delay treatment. They usually want to travel, especially for beach holidays or pilgrimages. Weddings, sports events, and important exams are also common reasons.
Some women desire to avoid their period arriving unexpectedly. Take three 5 mg tablets daily, and if a dose is missed, take it when remembered; a 10-day delay requires 13 tablets. Religious observance is important for Muslim women during Hajj or Umrah. Menstruation can interrupt their worship.
You can delay your period for up to 27 days within six months. You may take a maximum of 90 tablets. Just confirm you’re not pregnant before repeating the course.
Norethisterone is a synthetic progestogen that mimics the hormone progesterone. Taking it boosts progesterone levels. This signals the body to delay shedding the uterine lining.
While you take the tablets three times daily, the lining stays in place and your period does not begin. When you stop the course, progesterone levels fall. Then, your period usually starts in two to three days.
The service is for women aged 16 and over. It is not suitable if you are on hormonal contraception. We cannot supply treatment if you have certain health conditions.
Norethisterone does not affect your fertility and is not a form of contraception.
We provide Norethisterone (Utovlan), the most common and trusted oral medication for delaying periods in UK pharmacies. You can get it directly at our Islington pharmacy after a chat with the pharmacist. No GP visit is needed.
Most patients delay their period for between 10 and 17 days using norethisterone. The tablets are taken three times a day and continue to work for as long as you maintain the course.
Going beyond 17 days is not generally recommended without clinical review. If you need a longer delay, mention it during your consultation. Our pharmacist will help you decide what’s best.
Most women tolerate norethisterone without significant problems. The side effects that do occur are usually mild and resolve quickly once the course ends.
The most commonly reported include the following:
Norethisterone is suitable for most women aged 18 to 50 who are not on hormonal contraception. Our pharmacist will review your medical history in the consultation. This ensures the medication is suitable for you.
Period delay tablets are not appropriate for women who:
Tell us if you take epilepsy meds, St John’s Wort, or antibiotics like tetracyclines or rifampicin, as these can stop the tablets from working.
If travelling for over 6 hours, consult us about blood clot risks. We may advise compression stockings or other precautions.
Walk in or book online and we can see you the same day. No need to plan your visit days in advance.
We are on Hornsey Road, N7, a short walk from Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations, with paid parking available nearby.
Norethisterone tablets start at £15 for a 10-day course, with no consultation fee charged on top and no hidden extras.
Every appointment takes place in a private room on site. What you discuss with our pharmacist stays between you and the pharmacy.
Your consultation is with superintendent pharmacist Dipesh Jogi (GPhC 2073384), providing expert guidance in a private Islington setting.
Open six days a week, Chemitex Pharmacy is here to support your health. Call us, send an email, or visit our accessible pharmacy near Finsbury Park for all your healthcare needs.
Come and see why families in Islington have trusted Chemitex Pharmacy with their health for over 40 years. We're here for you.
Yes, parking is available right outside the pharmacy.
There's a bus stop just around the corner.
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Got some friendly and super quick travel vaccines here as I realised 5 days before travel. The pharmacist was soooo lovely and made the whole appointment easy. She was very informed and answered all my questions with confidence. Will be coming back for any future vaccine needs for sure as the price was much cheaper than the other ones in the area
I came into the chemist on Friday and I was very impressed by your colleague Fiona and how skilled she is with customers, particularly those who are vulnerable. She offered reassurance, was informative, and showed kindness and patience. She is an asset to your business.
Great little local pharmacy with wide selection and convenient hours, always has what I need in stock. Great customer service and advice from a lovely bubbly young woman who works on the till. Would recommend.
I needed to get a Covid and Flu vaccination together, before traveling, and Chemitex were able to give me a next day appointment and a good price.
The service was excellent and friendly.
I thoroughly recommend.
Norethisterone is not recommended alongside the combined pill. Running your pill pack straight through is a safer, more effective alternative.
Your next period usually arrives within two to three days of stopping the course. Your regular cycle typically returns to its normal pattern within one to two months.
Yes, this is one of the most common reasons women request period delay treatment. Book at least a week before your travel date.
It can still work, but the timing is less predictable. If your cycle is irregular, mention this during your consultation for tailored advice.
No. Norethisterone is not emergency contraception. It delays menstruation by raising progesterone levels. It does not prevent pregnancy.
Expert tips from your local clinical team.
Chemitex Pharmacy is located at 332 Hornsey Road, London, N7 7HE. It’s just a short walk from Holloway Road and Finsbury Park stations. You’ll also find it near the Emirates Stadium. Book online using the link below, or call our team directly.
