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In brief
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Duration: Search — 5 minutes; moving — depending on distance
Cost: Regular prices + possible increase for custody (reimbursement)
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Who this guide is for

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  • You if you need emergency medication out of opening hours
  • You if you are at night, on weekends or on a holiday and a pharmacy is needed
  • You if you want to understand the costs and logistics of daycare pharmacies

To be prepared in advance

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  • Order (if you have one), Vital card, mutual card
  • Geolocation (for nearest search)
  • The number 15 (SAMU) in case of medical emergency

Step-by-step procedure

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  1. 1In a medical emergency, first call the 15 (SAMU) or the 112 — they assess the need for emergencies and direct you.
  2. 2Find the on-call pharmacy: on 3237.fr (national service), on the town hall website, on Google Maps (an "open" filter), or via the posters of the usual pharmacies (a list of shopkeepers).
  3. 3Call the 3237 (paying call) or visit the site — the nearest on-call pharmacies display with schedule and address.
  4. 4Present yourself with prescription (if you have one) and Vitale Card. The on-call pharmacy works with the usual CPAM/mutual refunds, paying third party available.
  5. 5Daycare supplement: low (some euros) for daycare — sometimes added to the price, reimbursed by the CPAM (if registered).
  6. 6For background medicines: it is better to anticipate so as not to depend on custody. If you have a prescription, the doctor may extend it.
  7. 7In small municipalities, fewer pharmacies — they can operate on a rolling basis, check in advance.
  8. 8Online Pharmacies: for non-emergency drugs, but they don't work at night.

Common mistakes

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  • Do not check the hours of the on-call pharmacy — may be closed upon arrival.
  • Pay full rate without knowing the CPAM refund — check.
  • Move away without checking that it is open.
  • Do not call the 15 (SAMU) in the event of a real emergency.
  • Do not have a prescription for prescription drugs.

Official sources

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Useful links

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Medical emergenciesPharmacy and prescription

Important remark

The schedules of daycare pharmacies may change. This information is indicative — for up-to-date data, use the 3237.

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