Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire
8 pharmacies in Orvault
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Orvault · 28,534 inhabitants
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Pharmacies
Pharmacie de la Bugalliere
3 Rue du Pont Marchand 44700 Orvault
Pharmacie de la Choliere
53 Avenue de la Cholière 44700 Orvault
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:15, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-17:00
Pharmacie de la Ferriere
67 Avenue de la Ferrière 44700 Orvault
Pharmacie du Bourg D'Orvault
10 Rue Robert Le Ricolais 44700 Orvault
Pharmacie du Bout des Pavés
2 Rue Alberto Giacometti 44700 Orvault
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:00
Pharmacie du Petit Chantilly
1 Rue des Verts Prés 44700 Orvault
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:30-19:00 · Saturday 09:00-12:30, 14:30-17:30
Pharmacie Grand Val
1 Rue de la Conraie 44700 Orvault
Monday-Saturday 09:00-20:00
Pharmacie Nefzi
168 Route de Vannes 44700 Orvault
Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30, 14:00-19:30 · Saturday 09:00-12:30
Orvault has 8 pharmacies in Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire. 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 Orvault stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Loire-Atlantique — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 28,534, that is roughly one pharmacy per 3,567 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in La Chapelle sur Erdre, Sautron, Treillieres.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Orvault
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Orvault, 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 Orvault? 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 Orvault?
PharmacyRadar lists 8 pharmacies in Orvault, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Orvault?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Orvault, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Orvault?
Pharmacies in Orvault 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 Orvault 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 Orvault accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Orvault?
Yes — pharmacies in Orvault 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 Orvault?
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.