Puy-de-Dome · Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
2 pharmacies in Vic le Comte
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Vic le Comte · 5,396 inhabitants
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Pharmacies
Vic le Comte has 2 pharmacies in Puy-de-Dome, 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 2 pharmacies in Vic le Comte stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Puy-de-Dome — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 5,396, that is roughly one pharmacy per 2,698 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Coudes, Mirefleurs, Les Martres de Veyre.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Vic le Comte
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Vic le Comte, 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 Vic le Comte? 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 Vic le Comte?
PharmacyRadar lists 2 pharmacies in Vic le Comte, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Vic le Comte?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Vic le Comte, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Vic le Comte?
Pharmacies in Vic le Comte 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 Vic le Comte 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 Vic le Comte accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Vic le Comte?
Yes — pharmacies in Vic le Comte 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 Vic le Comte?
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.