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5 pharmacies in Kourou
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Kourou · 24,824 inhabitants
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Kourou has 5 pharmacies in French Guiana, French Guiana. 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 Kourou stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across French Guiana — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 24,824, that is roughly one pharmacy per 4,965 residents, sparser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Macouria Tonate, Matoury, Cayenne.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Kourou
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Kourou, 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 Kourou? 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 Kourou?
PharmacyRadar lists 5 pharmacies in Kourou, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Kourou?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Kourou, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Kourou?
Pharmacies in Kourou 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 Kourou 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 Kourou accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Kourou?
Yes — pharmacies in Kourou 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 Kourou?
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.