Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
2 pharmacies in Lacanau
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Lacanau · 5,739 inhabitants
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Pharmacies open on Sundays, late or 24/7 — Lacanau
Based on the published opening hours of 2 of 2 pharmacies (Lacanau). Regular hours are not the duty rota: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, check with the pharmacy or call 3237. Between midnight and 6 AM only the sector's duty pharmacy is open (call 3237).
Pharmacies
Lacanau 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 Lacanau 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. According to published opening hours, 1 pharmacy opens on Sundays. With a population of 5,739, that is roughly one pharmacy per 2,870 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Carcans, Le Porge, Ste Helene.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Lacanau
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Lacanau, 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 Lacanau? 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 Lacanau?
PharmacyRadar lists 2 pharmacies in Lacanau, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Lacanau?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Lacanau, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Lacanau?
Pharmacies in Lacanau 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 Lacanau 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 Lacanau accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Lacanau?
Yes — pharmacies in Lacanau 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 Lacanau?
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 pharmacies are open on Sundays in Lacanau?
According to their published opening hours, one pharmacy opens on Sundays in Lacanau: Pharmacie de L'Ocean (09:00-13:00). Regular hours don't account for public holidays or the duty rota: check with the pharmacy or call 3237.