Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
8 pharmacies in Pontarlier
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Pontarlier · 18,067 inhabitants
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Pharmacies in Pontarlier at a glance
Based on the published hours of 5 of 8 pharmacies.
- Opens earliest
- 09:00Pharmacie de L'EsperanceMonday to Saturday
- Closes latest
- 19:30Pharmacie de L'EsperanceMonday to Friday
- No lunch break
- 0 / 5break 12:30–14:00
- Saturday afternoon
- 5 / 5
Every pharmacy with known hours closes for lunch, usually from 12:30 to 14:00: plan your visit around it. 6 of the 6 pharmacies with accessibility data report wheelchair access.
Pharmacies
Pharmacie Centrale
40 Rue de la République 25300 Pontarlier
Pharmacie de L'Esperance
17 Rocade Georges Pompidou 25300 Pontarlier
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-18:00
Pharmacie des Augustins
5 Faubourg Saint Etienne 25300 Pontarlier
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:15, 13:45-19:00 · Saturday 09:00-17:00
Pharmacie des Castors
3 Rue Marius Laithier 25300 Pontarlier
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00, 14:00-19:00 · Saturday 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Pharmacie des Lavaux
2 Rue des Lavaux 25300 Pontarlier
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00, 14:00-19:00 · Saturday 09:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Pharmacie Moderne
49 Rue de Besançon 25300 Pontarlier
Pharmacie Ramoni Frederique
10 Rue du Vieux Château 25300 Pontarlier
Pharmacie Saint Benigne
23 Rue de la République 25300 Pontarlier
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-18:00
Pontarlier has 8 pharmacies in Doubs, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte. 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 8 pharmacies in Pontarlier stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Doubs — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 18,067, that is roughly one pharmacy per 2,258 residents, denser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Doubs, Houtaud, La Cluse et Mijoux.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Pontarlier
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Pontarlier, 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 Pontarlier? 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 Pontarlier?
PharmacyRadar lists 8 pharmacies in Pontarlier, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Pontarlier?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Pontarlier, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Pontarlier?
Pharmacies in Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Pontarlier?
Yes — pharmacies in Pontarlier 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 Pontarlier?
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.
Which pharmacy closes latest in Pontarlier?
Pharmacie de L'Esperance (17 Rocade Georges Pompidou 25300 Pontarlier) closes at 19:30 Monday to Friday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy opens earliest in Pontarlier?
Pharmacie de L'Esperance opens at 09:00 Monday to Saturday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Is any pharmacy open over lunch in Pontarlier?
No, according to published hours they all close for lunch (usually 12:30–14:00). Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy is open on Saturday afternoon in Pontarlier?
Pharmacie de L'Esperance, Pharmacie des Augustins, Pharmacie des Castors, Pharmacie des Lavaux and Pharmacie Saint Benigne are open on Saturday afternoon. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.