Loire · Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
5 pharmacies in Rive de Gier
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Rive de Gier · 15,242 inhabitants
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Pharmacie de la Gare
Rue Jean Baptiste Berlier 42800 Rive-de-Gier
Monday-Friday 08:30-19:00 · Saturday 08:30-18:00
Pharmacie de Rive-de-Gier
1 route de la libération 42800 Saint-Martin-la-Plaine
Pharmacie du Cours
6 Cours du 11 Novembre 42800 Rive-de-Gier
Pharmacie du Grand Pont
7 Boulevard des Provinces 42800 Rive-de-Gier
Pharmacie Saint Jean
65 Rue Jean Jaurès 42800 Rive-de-Gier
Rive de Gier has 5 pharmacies in Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Whether you live here or are just passing through, every pharmacy listed below dispenses prescription and over-the-counter medicine — in France, look for the illuminated green cross. Browse the list to find addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map.
None of the 5 pharmacies in Rive de Gier stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Loire — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 15,242, that is roughly one pharmacy per 3,048 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Lorette, Genilac, St Martin la Plaine.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Rive de Gier
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Rive de Gier, call 3237 (24/7, €0.35/min, English rarely spoken — have the town name ready) or check the notice posted on any pharmacy's window. A duty fee applies (rates since January 2025): €6 on Sundays and public holidays, €10 in the evening (8 PM–midnight) and early morning (6–8 AM), €20 in the deep night (midnight–6 AM). French residents with a prescription and Carte Vitale get these surcharges reimbursed.
Visiting Rive de Gier? How French pharmacies work
Unlike in the UK or US, over-the-counter medicine in France is sold only in pharmacies — supermarkets don't stock painkillers or cold remedies. Pharmacists are trained to give first-line advice for minor ailments and can often save you a doctor's visit. Prescriptions issued in the EU/EEA are generally accepted if the medicine is authorised in France. With a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/GHIC) you still pay at the counter, then claim reimbursement from your home insurer — keep the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
How many pharmacies are there in Rive de Gier?
PharmacyRadar lists 5 pharmacies in Rive de Gier, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Rive de Gier?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Rive de Gier, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Rive de Gier?
Pharmacies in Rive de Gier can usually dispense prescriptions issued in the EU/EEA, provided the medicine is authorised in France. For prescriptions from outside the EU, dispensing is at the pharmacist's discretion — bring photo ID and, if possible, a prescription using the international (INN) drug name.
Do pharmacies in Rive de Gier accept the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?
The EHIC/GHIC is not a payment card: you pay for the medicine at the counter, keep the receipt and claim reimbursement from your home insurer afterwards. Pharmacies in Rive de Gier accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Rive de Gier?
Yes — pharmacies in Rive de Gier sell over-the-counter medication such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamines and antiseptics. Note that in France these are only available in pharmacies, not supermarkets.
How much does a duty pharmacy visit cost in Rive de Gier?
A duty fee is added to the medication price (rates since January 2025): €6 on Sundays and holidays, €10 in the evening (8 PM–midnight) and early morning (6–8 AM), €20 in the deep night (midnight–6 AM). French residents get these fees reimbursed with a prescription and Carte Vitale; visitors should keep the receipt for their travel or home insurer.