On-Duty Pharmacy in Old Town: Find an Open Pharmacy Day or Night
Run out of medicine in Old Town? You do not need to search alone: send your location and we will point you to an open pharmacy and, if needed, arrange a prescription.
Getting a prescription quickly
Skip the clinic: speak to a doctor by video, get an e-prescription if it is suitable and take it to the pharmacy.
A short checklist
- Your e-prescription on your phone, or a printout.
- The address of your accommodation, in case the pharmacist requires to confirm your details.
- A note of allergies and other medicines you take.
- Cash or a card; some pharmacies prefer cash at night.
What visitors to Old Town see a doctor for
Why one pharmacy stays open
- The name and address of the on-duty pharmacy are normally posted in the window of every pharmacy in the area.
- Bring your passport, cash or a card, and your old medicine packaging.
- Pharmacies (eczane) are marked with a red E sign.
- At night you may need to ring a bell or knock, as the on-duty pharmacy often serves through a small window.
- A rota decides which pharmacy in each district stays open overnight, on Sundays and on public holidays. This is the on-duty pharmacy.
What to know about Old Town
Kaleici’s steep cobbled lanes, stone houses and old harbour reflect the heat, so long wanders often end in blisters, turned ankles and heat exhaustion. City districts have many pharmacies, and the on-duty one for each district changes daily.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an on-duty pharmacy in Old Town?
Message us on WhatsApp with your location. You can also look for the notice in the window of any pharmacy, which lists the on-duty pharmacy for the day.
Is there a pharmacy near me in Old Town?
Look for the red E. If it is closed, ask us on WhatsApp and we will guide you to the open one.
What documents should I have?
Prescription, passport, and a card or cash.
Can I use an e-prescription at a Turkish pharmacy?
Yes; it works at any pharmacy, with your passport number.
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