A headache at midnight, a child with a fever at 3 a.m., a forgotten prescription — there are moments when you need a pharmacy open and have no time to search. This list centralises the 24/7 pharmacies in Bucharest, organised by district, with addresses verified from primary sources wherever possible.

Important note: Opening hours can change at any time. Before any late-night trip, check the official website of the pharmacy chain or call ahead. This list reflects the situation as of May 2026.

24/7 pharmacy vs. on-call pharmacy: what's the difference

A 24/7 pharmacy operates around the clock, every day of the year, including public holidays — no exceptions.

An on-call pharmacy provides cover through a rotation system between several units in an area. Hours vary, service may be through a window or intercom, and stock availability is not guaranteed.

For a real emergency, look for a 24/7 pharmacy.

Addresses verified from primary sources

Catena — officially confirmed on catena.ro (updated January 2026)

Catena publishes the exact list of its 24/7 pharmacies on its own website. In Bucharest there are three locations:

District 1 Bulevardul Ion Mihalache 70–82 Hours: 24/7

District 4 Strada Nițu Vasile 14 📞 0743 004 144 Hours: 24/7

District 5 Calea Rahovei 322 Hours: 24/7

Help Net — partially confirmed on helpnet.ro

District 6 Bulevardul Drumul Taberei 44 (Piața Moghioroș) 📞 0746 123 846 Hours: 24/7 ✅ confirmed on helpnet.ro

The remaining Help Net locations in Bucharest operate on extended hours (07:00–01:00 or 08:00–21:00), not 24/7. Check the exact hours of your nearest branch at helpnet.ro.

Addresses from secondary sources — call ahead before visiting

The following pharmacies appear consistently in credible sources as 24/7, but could not be confirmed directly on the chain's official website. Call before you go.

District 1

• Help Net — Str. Lt. Av. Radu Beller 3–7 (Piața Dorobanți) | 📞 0746 333 863
• Farmacia Santia Victoriei — Bd. Iancu de Hunedoara 30–32 | 📞 0731 354 678

District 2

• Pharma Care — Șoseaua Ștefan cel Mare 8/10
• Farmadex — Șoseaua Pantelimon 291

District 5

• Farmacia AIS Pharma — Calea Rahovei 323, bl. 26 | 📞 021 9909

District 6

• Sensiblu — Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 67

How to find an open pharmacy in real time

The most reliable method, at any hour:

Google Maps — search "farmacie non-stop deschisă acum" (24/7 pharmacy open now) and enable the "open now" filter. Results show live hours.

Official chain locators:

• Catena: catena.ro/farmacii-catena-cu-program-non-stop
• Help Net: helpnet.ro → search by district
• Dr. Max: drmax.ro → pharmacy locator
• Sensiblu: sensiblu.com → find a pharmacy

How many 24/7 pharmacies does Bucharest actually have

Although the capital has over 1,000 pharmacies in total, the number with a genuine 24/7 schedule is significantly smaller — under 30 units, according to 2025–2026 data. Coverage is uneven: District 1 and the central areas are the best served, while District 2 and parts of District 3 have fewer options.

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