Pharmacies in Portugal are:
- Community health centers where you can get advice, get your meds, and even get certain health services like vaccinations.
- Very regulated, so you can be sure the meds you get are safe, effective, and dispensed by qualified professionals.
- Well-trained and can help you with minor health concerns. They can help you pick the right over-the-counter medication or advise you when you should see a doctor.
This is especially helpful for expats who might still be learning about the local healthcare system and want to avoid unnecessary doctor visits.
If you find yourself being discharged with a prescription in hand, there are 24 hour pharmacies nearby. Tavira maintains a monthly rota of which pharmacy is open overnight. This resets daily at 9am so be sure to refresh your browser if you already have that webpage open:
Check the on-duty pharmacy rota
TIP: Don’t forget to download the SNS App as it keeps all of your prescriptions in one place!
