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Where to buy medicine in Egypt — best pharmacies for tourists?

Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago

TL;DR

All pharmacies in Egypt are private, and prices are printed on each product. Top options for tourists are 'Russian Pharmacy' (Russian-language website, hotel delivery) and the El Ezaby chain with fixed prices.

What the community said

There's a pharmacy at the hospital: turn left from the landmark, about a 3-minute walk, no need to cross the road. Staff understand a little Russian; you can use a phone translator. Prices are stamped on the packaging. Payment is accepted in any currency.

7 days ago Hospital pharmacy

Another tourist-friendly option is DR.NOURHAN HAGAG PHARMACY. From the hotel, go toward Zahabia, take the first right turn, then walk to the end of the hotel; the pharmacy is on the left, opposite the hotel and a green grocery shop. Prices are printed on the boxes in Egyptian pounds, card payment is accepted at the box price, and the staff understand Russian.

7 days ago DR.NOURHAN HAGAG PHARMACY

Bank card payment is possible at the Russian Pharmacy: according to a recent report, a Rosselkhozbank card worked there without issues. The same report notes that the pharmacy can also be reached on foot.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy — Rosselkhozbank card accepted

The pharmacy opposite the Savoy hotel tends to have slightly higher prices than the Russian Pharmacy and is usually busy. An alternative is to order everything to your hotel via the Russian Pharmacy website — free delivery from $30.

7 days ago Pharmacy opposite Savoy hotel

A pharmacy less than 2 km from Nubian Village sells products strictly at the manufacturer's printed price. Easy to walk to in the evening.

7 days ago Pharmacy near Nubian Village — under 2 km ↗ link in original

The Russian Pharmacy is located across the road from Mango Market — about 3–5 minutes by car. Free transfer is available with a purchase of $30 or more.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy — opposite Mango Market, 3–5 min by car

Urgent delivery from the Russian Pharmacy to your hotel is possible within about half an hour.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy — urgent delivery ~30 minutes

Delivery from the Russian Pharmacy is free on orders from $30. You can browse the website by active ingredient, then message via WhatsApp — they will confirm the car model, driver's photo, and delivery time.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy — free delivery from $30, WhatsApp

Near Naama Bay there is a 'Russian Pharmacy' popular with tourists. They have a website, an order chat, and delivery services for both goods and customers.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy, Naama Bay area

There are no government pharmacies in Egypt — all are privately owned. The price is printed on every product's packaging, so avoid asking verbally as staff may quote a higher price.

7 days ago

Good options include the 'Russian Pharmacy' (Russian-language website with prices) and the El Ezaby chain, known for fixed prices across Egypt.

7 days ago El Ezaby, Russian Pharmacy

The 'Russian Pharmacy' offers free transfer and delivery of purchases directly to your hotel if you prepare your order in advance — convenient if you cannot travel there in person.

7 days ago Russian Pharmacy — free hotel delivery