When you urgently need a medicine at night, at 3 in the morning or at Sunday lunchtime, it matters to know exactly where to find an open pharmacy. Here is the updated list of the main 24/7 pharmacies in București and the sectors they are in.
Why do 24/7 pharmacies exist?
The pharmacy law (Law 266/2008) requires the College of Pharmacists in each county to provide a permanent pharmacy service — that is, at least one pharmacy open 24/7 in every locality with more than 10,000 inhabitants. In București, density is high enough that every sector has several 24/7 pharmacies, and the big chains have opened dedicated outlets in high-traffic areas (railway stations, hospitals, motorways, central neighbourhoods).
For a complete list updated daily, you can open the dedicated București page, where you can see all of the more than 680 pharmacies, with filters by chain and sector.
The main 24/7 pharmacies by sector
Sector 1 — City Centre, Primăverii, Dorobanți
The area with the highest density of 24/7 pharmacies in the city, thanks to the university hospitals and the international hotels.
- Catena Victoriei — Calea Victoriei, open around the clock, with an extended stock of OTC products and dermocosmetics.
- Dona Dorobanți — Bd. Dorobanți, near Piața Dorobanți, 24/7 with a pharmacist on duty.
- Farmacia Tei Aviatorilor — Bd. Aviatorilor, steady footfall in the evening.
- Dr. Max Gara de Nord — in the railway station, available 24/7 for travellers and residents.
Sector 2 — Colentina, Obor, Pantelimon
- Catena Obor — Piața Obor, open around the clock, a high-traffic area.
- Dona Colentina — next to Colentina Hospital, essential for patients discharged at night.
- Sensiblu Ștefan cel Mare — Bd. Ștefan cel Mare, non-stop.
Sector 3 — Unirii, Vitan, Titan
- Catena Unirii — Piața Unirii, 24/7 with competitive prices on OTC products.
- Farmacia Tei Titan — Bd. 1 Decembrie 1918, open 24/7.
- Dona Vitan — Șoseaua Mihai Bravu, 24/7.
Sector 4 — Berceni, Tineretului
- Catena Berceni — next to Bagdasar-Arseni Hospital, 24/7, essential for the southern neighbourhoods.
- Dr. Max Tineretului — Bd. Tineretului, open around the clock.
Sector 5 — Rahova, Cotroceni, 13 Septembrie
- Dona Cotroceni — next to the University Emergency Hospital, a steady flow of discharged patients.
- Farmacia Tei Rahova — Calea Rahovei, 24/7.
Sector 6 — Drumul Taberei, Crângași, Militari
- Catena Militari — Bd. Iuliu Maniu, at the end of the route from the Păcii metro station.
- Dona Drumul Taberei — Bd. Ghencea, open around the clock.
- Dr. Max Crângași — next to the metro station, 24/7.
How do you check that a pharmacy is really open right now?
The opening hours shown on Google Maps or on the chains' websites are not always up to date — holidays, works or temporary changes are common. Three reliable methods:
- Call directly before you set off — every pharmacy displays a phone number. On HartaFarmacii you will find the number of every pharmacy.
- Check on our map — see the interactive map with all the pharmacies in the country, filtered by chain and sector.
- Consult the on-duty list of the București College of Pharmacists (available on their website), updated monthly with the pharmacies on compulsory duty.
What to take with you when you go in the evening or at night
- The electronic prescription — if you need a reimbursed or prescription-only medicine, the prescription is indispensable. See how the electronic prescription works.
- Your health card — for CNAS validation of reimbursed prescriptions.
- Cash — some card terminals have problems at night; it is good to have some money in reserve.
- Your identity document — for dispensing prescription-only medicines.
Special cases: medical emergencies
If you have a real emergency (loss of consciousness, severe chest pain, heavy bleeding), call 112 before going to a pharmacy. Pharmacies do not replace the emergency department — they are useful for long-term treatment, an antibiotic on prescription, minor emergencies (headache, fever, stomach problems).
Many large hospitals in București have emergency pharmacies inside, available to inpatients. Examples: the University Hospital, Fundeni, Colentina and Floreasca have pharmacies open 24/7 strictly for inpatients or for patients discharged that night.
Conclusion
București has more than 50 24/7 pharmacies spread across all 6 sectors. Save our map on your phone and you will always find an open pharmacy at most 10-15 minutes from home. For better planning, also check the essential supplements to keep in your medicine cabinet.
Frequently asked questions
- Do all 24/7 pharmacies have a pharmacist physically present at night?
- Yes — by law, a pharmacy open 24/7 always has at least one licensed pharmacist on duty. You cannot buy prescription-only medicines without the pharmacist validating the prescription.
- Can CNAS-reimbursed prescriptions be dispensed at night?
- Yes, if the pharmacy is connected to SIPE (most 24/7 pharmacies are) and the prescription was issued electronically. You need your health card for validation.
- What are the busiest hours at 24/7 pharmacies?
- Usually between 22:00 and 01:00, when ordinary pharmacies close and demand concentrates on the 24/7 ones. If you need something urgently at night, go as soon as the others have closed.
- Can you order online at night for collection from a 24/7 pharmacy?
- At most of the big chains — yes. Dona, Catena and Dr. Max accept orders 24/7 for collection from the 24/7 pharmacy nearest to you, prepared in under 30 minutes.
- How many 24/7 pharmacies are there in București in total?
- In 2026 there are roughly 55-65 pharmacies open 24/7 in București, spread fairly evenly across all 6 sectors, with a higher density in Sectors 1, 3 and 6.