Deux-Sevres · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
7 pharmacies in Bressuire
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Bressuire · 19,970 inhabitants
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Duty pharmacies near Bressuire
From the rota published by ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres): 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 Saint Jacqueshours not published
17 Place Emile Zola 79300 Bressuire
05 49 65 27 923.4 km
Source: ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine — Deux-Sèvres · rota imported on 19 October
Pharmacies in Bressuire at a glance
Based on the published hours of 6 of 7 pharmacies.
- Opens earliest
- 09:00Grande Pharmacie du ProgresMonday to Saturday
- Closes latest
- 20:00Grande Pharmacie du ProgresMonday to Friday
- No lunch break
- 2 / 6
- Saturday afternoon
- 5 / 6
Grande Pharmacie du Progres stays open latest, until 20:00 Monday to Friday. Over lunch, 3 of 6 pharmacies close (usually 12:30–14:00), while Grande Pharmacie du Progres and Pharmacie du Grand Bressuire stay open throughout. On Saturday afternoons, Grande Pharmacie du Progres, Pharmacie de L'Europe, Pharmacie du Boulevard de Thouars and 2 more stay open.
4 of the 4 pharmacies with accessibility data report wheelchair access.
Pharmacies
Pharmacie Aranda-Guedon
30 Boulevard Notre Dame 79300 Bressuire
Pharmacie de L'Europe
27 Boulevard de l'Europe 79300 Bressuire
Monday 09:00-12:30, 14:30-19:30 · Tuesday 09:00-19:30 · Wednesday-Thursday 09:00-12:30, 14:30-19:30 · …
Pharmacie du Boulevard de Thouars
4 Rue Marcel Pagnol 79300 Bressuire
Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:30-19:00
Pharmacie du Grand Bressuire
13 Rue des Joncs 79300 Bressuire
Monday-Saturday 09:00-19:30
Pharmacie Notre Dame
12 Place Notre-Dame 79300 Bressuire
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30
Pharmacie Saint Jacques
17 Place Emile Zola 79300 Bressuire
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-18:00
Bressuire has 7 pharmacies in Deux-Sevres, 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.
None of the 7 pharmacies in Bressuire stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Deux-Sevres — see the ARS Nouvelle-Aquitaine duty rota. With a population of 19,970, that is roughly one pharmacy per 2,853 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Faye l Abbesse, Courlay, Nueil les Aubiers.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Bressuire
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". In Deux-Sevres the 3237 hotline does not cover it: the duty rota for Bressuire 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 Bressuire? 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 Bressuire?
PharmacyRadar lists 7 pharmacies in Bressuire, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Bressuire?
In Deux-Sevres 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 Bressuire. 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 Bressuire?
Pharmacies in Bressuire 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 Bressuire 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 Bressuire accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Bressuire?
Yes — pharmacies in Bressuire 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 Bressuire?
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 Bressuire?
Grande Pharmacie du Progres (1 Rue Ernest Perochon 79300 Bressuire) closes at 20:00 Monday to Friday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy opens earliest in Bressuire?
Grande Pharmacie du Progres opens at 09:00 Monday to Saturday. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Is any pharmacy open over lunch in Bressuire?
Yes: Grande Pharmacie du Progres and Pharmacie du Grand Bressuire stay open through lunch on weekdays. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.
Which pharmacy is open on Saturday afternoon in Bressuire?
Grande Pharmacie du Progres, Pharmacie de L'Europe, Pharmacie du Boulevard de Thouars, Pharmacie du Grand Bressuire and Pharmacie Saint Jacques are open on Saturday afternoon. Regular published hours, excluding public holidays and duty rotas.