Bouches-du-Rhone · Provence-Alpes-Cote Dazur
5 pharmacies in Fos sur Mer
Opening hours, addresses and phone numbers for pharmacies in Fos sur Mer · 15,862 inhabitants
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1 Place de la République 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
Pharmacie de L'Hotel de Ville
Rue René Cassin 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
Pharmacie de la Jonquiere
Rue des Lotus 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
Pharmacie des Carabins
Avenue Georges Pompidou 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
Monday-Saturday 08:30-12:30, 14:30-19:30
Pharmacie des Vallins
Chemin de la Fontaine de Guigue 13270 Fos-sur-Mer
Fos sur Mer has 5 pharmacies in Bouches-du-Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote Dazur. 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 5 pharmacies in Fos sur Mer stays open around the clock: at night, on Sundays and public holidays, cover rotates between local pharmacies across Bouches-du-Rhone — dial 3237 to find tonight's duty pharmacy. With a population of 15,862, that is roughly one pharmacy per 3,172 residents. Pharmacies are also available nearby in Port de Bouc, St Mitre les Remparts, Port St Louis du Rhone.
Night and Sunday duty pharmacy in Fos sur Mer
Outside normal opening hours, France runs a rotating duty system called the "pharmacie de garde". To find tonight's duty pharmacy in Fos sur Mer, 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 Fos sur Mer? 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 Fos sur Mer?
PharmacyRadar lists 5 pharmacies in Fos sur Mer, with address, phone number and map location.
How do I find a pharmacy open tonight or on Sunday in Fos sur Mer?
Call 3237 (available 24/7, €0.35/min) to get the current duty pharmacy (pharmacie de garde) for Fos sur Mer, or check the notice posted on the window of any local pharmacy.
Can I use a foreign prescription at a pharmacy in Fos sur Mer?
Pharmacies in Fos sur Mer 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 Fos sur Mer 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 Fos sur Mer accept bank cards and cash.
Can I buy medication without a prescription in Fos sur Mer?
Yes — pharmacies in Fos sur Mer 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 Fos sur Mer?
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.