Orne · Normandy
8 pharmacies in Alencon
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Alencon · 25,490 inhabitants
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Pharmacies in Alencon at a glance
Based on the published hours of 3 of 8 pharmacies.
- Opens earliest
- 08:30Pharmacie de Perseigneon Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- Closes latest
- 19:30Pharmacie le Point du JourMonday to Saturday
- No lunch break
- 0 / 3break 12:30–14:00
- Saturday afternoon
- 2 / 3
Every pharmacy with known hours closes for lunch, usually from 12:30 to 14:00: plan your visit around it. On Saturday afternoons, Pharmacie Gorliez-Corbin and Pharmacie le Point du Jour stay open.
Pharmacies
Pharmacie de la Halle au Ble
20 Place de la Halle au Blé 61000 Alençon
Pharmacie de Perseigne
22 Rue Paul Verlaine 61000 Alençon
Monday 09:00-12:45, 14:00-19:00 · Tuesday 08:30-12:45, 14:00-19:00 · Wednesday 08:45-12:30 · …
Pharmacie du Pont Neuf
13 Rue du Pont Neuf 61000 Alençon
Pharmacie Gorliez-Corbin
4 Rue Georges Guynemer 61000 Alençon
Monday-Saturday 08:30-12:30, 14:00-19:00
Pharmacie Grignon - Notre Dame
32 Grande Rue 61000 Alençon
Pharmacie le Point du Jour
36 Rue de Cerisé 61000 Alençon
Monday-Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30
Pharmacie Leriche
174 Avenue de Quakenbrück 61000 Alençon
Pharmacie Ollivier
47 Rue du Mans 61000 Alençon
Alencon has 8 pharmacies in Orne, Normandy. 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 Alencon stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Orne — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 25,490, that is roughly one pharmacy per 3,186 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in St Germain du Corbeis, Conde sur Sarthe, Ecouves.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Alencon
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Alencon, 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 Alencon? 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 Alencon?
PharmacyRadar lists 8 pharmacies in Alencon, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Alencon?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Alencon, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Alencon?
Pharmacies in Alencon 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 Alencon 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 Alencon accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Alencon?
Yes — pharmacies in Alencon 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 Alencon?
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 Alencon?
Pharmacie le Point du Jour (36 Rue de Cerisé 61000 Alençon) closes at 19:30 Monday to Saturday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy opens earliest in Alencon?
Pharmacie de Perseigne opens at 08:30 on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Is any pharmacy open over lunch in Alencon?
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 Alencon?
Pharmacie Gorliez-Corbin and Pharmacie le Point du Jour are open on Saturday afternoon. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.