Haute-Corse · Corsica
3 pharmacies in Calvi
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Calvi · 5,788 inhabitants
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Pharmacies in Calvi at a glance
Based on the published hours of 2 of 3 pharmacies.
- Sunday, nearby
- 17 kmPharmacie du MarcheL'Île-Rousse
- Opens earliest
- 08:30Pharmacie CentraleMonday to Saturday
- Closes latest
- 20:00Pharmacie Sali-MarchettiMonday to Saturday
- No lunch break
- 1 / 2Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti
No pharmacy in Calvi has published Sunday hours: on Sundays the sector's duty pharmacy serves the area. Pharmacie du Marche in L'Île-Rousse, about 17 km away, publishes Sunday hours. Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti stays open latest, until 20:00 Monday to Saturday. Over lunch, 1 of 2 pharmacies closes (usually 12:30–14:30), while Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti stays open throughout.
Pharmacies
Calvi has 3 pharmacies in Haute-Corse, Corsica. 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 3 pharmacies in Calvi stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Haute-Corse — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 5,788, that is roughly one pharmacy per 1,929 residents, denser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Lumio, Calenzana, L Ile Rousse.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Calvi
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Calvi, 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 Calvi? 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 Calvi?
PharmacyRadar lists 3 pharmacies in Calvi, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Calvi?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Calvi, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Calvi?
Pharmacies in Calvi 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 Calvi 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 Calvi accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Calvi?
Yes — pharmacies in Calvi 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 Calvi?
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 Calvi?
Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti (3 Rue Marechal Joffre 20260 Calvi) closes at 20:00 Monday to Saturday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy opens earliest in Calvi?
Pharmacie Centrale opens at 08:30 Monday to Saturday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Is any pharmacy open over lunch in Calvi?
Yes: Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti stays open through lunch on weekdays. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy is open on Saturday afternoon in Calvi?
Pharmacie Centrale and Pharmacie Sali-Marchetti are open on Saturday afternoon. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Where is a pharmacy open on Sunday near Calvi?
On Sundays the sector's duty pharmacy serves the area. No pharmacy in Calvi has published Sunday hours; Pharmacie du Marche (Place Pascal Paoli 20220 L'Île-Rousse) does, about 17 km away.