Charente · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
1 pharmacy in Ars
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Ars · 686 inhabitants
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Duty pharmacies near Ars
From the rota published by ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Charente): the nearest duty pharmacies within 20 km. Pharmacies may swap duties at short notice: if in doubt, call the pharmacy before you go.
Sunday 25 October
- Pharmacie Navaudhours not published
Le Bourg 16130 Segonzac
05 45 83 01 2210.1 kmAt night, go through the gendarmerie first.
- Pharmacie de Segonzachours not published
8 Rue Pierre Frapin 16130 Segonzac
05 45 83 40 5214.5 kmAt night, go through the gendarmerie first.
Source: ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine — Charente · rota imported on 19 October
Pharmacies
Ars has 1 pharmacy in Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine. 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.
With a population of 686, that is roughly one pharmacy per 686 residents, denser than the French average (one per ~3,200). Pharmacies are also available nearby in Perignac, Cognac, Chateaubernard.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Ars
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". In Charente the 3237 hotline does not cover it: the duty rota for Ars is published every month by ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and every pharmacy posts it on its 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 Ars? 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 Ars?
PharmacyRadar lists 1 pharmacy in Ars, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Ars?
In Charente the 3237 hotline does not cover duty pharmacies: check the monthly duty rota published by ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine, or the notice posted on the window of any pharmacy in Ars. At night in larger towns you may be asked to go through the police station first.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Ars?
Pharmacies in Ars 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 Ars 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 Ars accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Ars?
Yes — pharmacies in Ars 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 Ars?
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.