Haut-Rhin · Grand Est
3 pharmacies in Altkirch
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Altkirch · 5,687 inhabitants
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Pharmacies open on Sundays, late or 24/7 — Altkirch
Based on the published opening hours of 1 of 3 pharmacies (Altkirch). Regular hours are not the duty rota: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, check with the pharmacy or call 3237. Between midnight and 6 AM only the sector's duty pharmacy is open (call 3237).
Pharmacies
Altkirch has 3 pharmacies in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est. 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 Altkirch stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Haut-Rhin — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. According to published opening hours, 1 pharmacy opens on Sundays. With a population of 5,687, that is roughly one pharmacy per 1,896 residents, denser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Hirsingue, Illfurth, Dannemarie.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Altkirch
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Altkirch, 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 Altkirch? 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 Altkirch?
PharmacyRadar lists 3 pharmacies in Altkirch, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Altkirch?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Altkirch, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Altkirch?
Pharmacies in Altkirch 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 Altkirch 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 Altkirch accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Altkirch?
Yes — pharmacies in Altkirch 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 Altkirch?
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 pharmacies are open on Sundays in Altkirch?
According to their published opening hours, one pharmacy opens on Sundays in Altkirch: Pharmacie Saint Morand - Kriegel (08:30-12:30, 13:45-17:00). Regular hours don't account for public holidays or the duty rota: check with the pharmacy or call 3237.