Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
2 pharmacies in Carbon Blanc
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Carbon Blanc · 8,331 inhabitants
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Duty pharmacies near Carbon Blanc
From the rota published by Ville de Libourne (Libournais): the nearest duty pharmacies within 20 km. Pharmacies may swap duties at short notice: if in doubt, call the pharmacy before you go.
Thursday 22 October
- Pharmacie de Lugonhours not published
16 Avenue Jean Jaures 33240 Lugon-et-l'Île-du-Carnay
05 57 84 46 9513.6 km
Friday 23 October
- Pharmacie du Val de Virveehours not published
65 Avenue de la République 33240 Val de Virvée
05 57 43 00 2315.8 km
Source: Ville de Libourne — Libournais · rota imported on 19 October
Pharmacies
Carbon Blanc has 2 pharmacies in Gironde, 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 2 pharmacies in Carbon Blanc stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Gironde — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 8,331, that is roughly one pharmacy per 4,166 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Bassens, Ste Eulalie, Yvrac.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Carbon Blanc
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Carbon Blanc, 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 Carbon Blanc? 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 Carbon Blanc?
PharmacyRadar lists 2 pharmacies in Carbon Blanc, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Carbon Blanc?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Carbon Blanc, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Carbon Blanc?
Pharmacies in Carbon Blanc 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 Carbon Blanc 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 Carbon Blanc accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Carbon Blanc?
Yes — pharmacies in Carbon Blanc 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 Carbon Blanc?
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.