Pharmacy in Spain

Pharmacy in Spain Information

A pharmacy in Spain is called  a farmacia.

Opening Times:

  • They are usually from 9.30am in the morning until 2.00pm in the afternoon.
  • Then from 5.00pm until 9.30pm Monday to Friday from 9.00am – 2.00pm on Saturday.

A 24 hour pharmacy is always open and the rota is normally displayed in the pharmacy windows.

You can also find this information from local newspapers in Valencia such as Levante and the free local paper Qué.

Pharmacy in Spain ~ Prescriptions and Charges

Many drugs requiring a prescription in the UK are available over the counter in Spain and are often much cheaper than in the UK.

If you go to the doctor in Spain you must present your EHIC and ask for state-funded healthcare.

  • You will pay 50% of the cost or approximately 10% with proof if you are a UK pensioner.
  • If you don’t have an EHIC card you are liable to pay all the costs.
  • UK pensioners can often reclaim the cost from the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions.
  • Those with private medical insurance may qualify for refund depending on the insurance.

Spanish Pharmacists 

Many are able to offer advice in English and all are registered with the local pharmaceutical association which is part of the Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Farmaceuticos.


 24 Hour Pharmacies in Valencia

Farmacia de Pilar 24 Hours

For prescriptions, orthopaedic treatments, optical products and other medicines.

Address: Calle Profesor Beltran Baguena 8, 46009 Valencia

Tel: 963 480 588

Farmacia 24 hours

Open 24 hours for prescriptions, health advice and medicines.

Address: Avda. Puerto 33, 46021 Valencia

Tel: 963 600 313

Farmacia Corts Valencianes

Avenida Les Cortes Valencianas, 48 (Beside the Palacio de Congresos)
46015 Valencia

Tel: 963-463-360

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