Pas-de-Calais · Hauts-de-France

6 pharmacies in St Omer

Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in St Omer · 14,382 inhabitants

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St Omer has 6 pharmacies in Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France. 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 6 pharmacies in St Omer stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Pas-de-Calais — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 14,382, that is roughly one pharmacy per 2,397 residents, denser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Longuenesse, St Martin Lez Tatinghem, Arques.

Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in St Omer

Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in St Omer, 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.

Guide: duty pharmacy in Pas-de-Calais

Visiting St Omer? 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 St Omer?

PharmacyRadar lists 6 pharmacies in St Omer, with address, phone number and map location.

How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in St Omer?

Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for St Omer, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.

Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in St Omer?

Pharmacies in St Omer 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 St Omer 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 St Omer accept bank cards and cash.

Can I buy medication without a prescription in St Omer?

Yes — pharmacies in St Omer 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 St Omer?

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.

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