In short: Sector 5 of București has 2 pharmacies open 24/7, run by Catena, Minifarm, plus 20 pharmacies with extended hours, open until 22:00 or later. Membership of the sector is calculated from each pharmacy's coordinates against the official administrative boundaries — it covers 13 Septembrie, Cotroceni, Ferentari, Ghencea, Rahova. Night-time prices are the same as daytime prices: there is no night surcharge on medicines in Romania. The data comes from OpenStreetMap and the chains' websites, checked daily; call before you set off, especially at night.

Data verified on from public sources (OpenStreetMap, chain websites, ANM/MS) — updated daily.

Open 24/7

24/7 pharmacies in Sector 5

Call before you go — opening hours may vary.

Extended hours

Open until late in Sector 5

They are not 24/7, but close at 22:00 or later on at least one day — useful in the evening, when most pharmacies have already closed.

Neighbouring sectors

24/7 pharmacies in the other sectors

Near a sector boundary, the nearest 24/7 pharmacy may be in the neighbouring sector.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ · 24/7 pharmacies · Sector 5

  1. How many 24/7 pharmacies are there in Sector 5 of București?
    In Sector 5 we have 2 pharmacies open permanently 24/7 and another 20 with extended hours (closing at 22:00 or later). The sector is determined geometrically, from each pharmacy's coordinates against the official administrative boundaries — not from the address text, which is often incomplete. The data comes from OpenStreetMap and the chains' websites and is refreshed daily.
  2. Which is the nearest 24/7 pharmacy in Sector 5?
    Open the map filtered to 24/7 pharmacies and turn on location — you will see the 24/7 pharmacies in order of distance, with a button for Google Maps directions. If you are near the sector boundary, check the neighbouring sectors too: administrative borders ignore the real distance to the pharmacy.
  3. What if no 24/7 pharmacy in Sector 5 is near me?
    You have three options: the pharmacies with extended hours in the list (open until 22:00 or later), the 24/7 pharmacies in the neighbouring sectors (the links on this page) or the full list of 24/7 pharmacies in București. At night in București, the drive between sectors usually takes 10–20 minutes by car, taxi or Uber.
  4. Are medicines more expensive at night in Sector 5?
    No — there is no “night surcharge” on medicines in Romania. Prices are the same as during the day, and medicines capped by the CANAMED price list have a state-set maximum price. Differences are between chains, not between hours: use the HartaFarmacii price comparison to see where your medicine is cheapest.
  5. Can I collect prescription medicines at night in Sector 5?
    Yes — a 24/7 pharmacy works exactly like a regular one, prescriptions included: the e-prescription shows up in the pharmacy's system straight away, whatever the hour. Bring your identity card and health insurance card for reimbursed prescriptions. For rare medicines (specific insulins, compounded preparations), call before you set off — stock can run out between deliveries.
  6. Which areas of Sector 5 does this page cover?
    Every neighbourhood of Sector 5, including 13 Septembrie, Cotroceni, Ferentari, Ghencea, Rahova. Every pharmacy in the list has coordinates inside the sector's administrative boundary, according to the official polygons in OpenStreetMap. For pharmacies in other sectors, use the cross-links on this page.

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