Updated 2026 · Live Map · English
Pharmacy Open Now in Rome
Green cross = farmacia. Find the closest one that is actually open right now, plus what you can buy without a prescription and how to ask for it.
Short answer
Rome pharmacies show a green cross. Many close on Sunday and in the early afternoon, but a rotating night-duty service and a few 24-hour pharmacies in the centre and near Termini stay open. The live map shows current open status and walking distance.
- Emergency number in Italy: 112
- Over the counter: Tachipirina (paracetamol), Moment (ibuprofen)
- Antibiotics: prescription only
Data checked: · Live map + OpenStreetMap data
Sign to look for
Green cross
Typical hours
8:30–13 / 16–19:30
Night service
Farmacia di turno
Emergency
112
Open the pharmacy map
Geolocated, sorted by distance, with open/closed status and directions — pharmacies, emergency rooms and first-aid points on the same map.
Open Health Map →What to say at the counter
| You need | Ask for |
|---|---|
| Paracetamol | Tachipirina |
| Ibuprofen | Moment / Brufen |
| Antacid / heartburn | Antiacido, Maalox |
| Diarrhoea | Antidiarroico, Imodium |
| Allergy | Antistaminico |
| Plasters / blisters | Cerotti |
| Sunburn | Crema dopo sole |
| Insect bites | Punture di insetti |
Say the active ingredient: pharmacists match it to the Italian brand. Most speak some English.
Night and Sunday: how the duty system works
- Neighbourhood pharmacies rotate a night and holiday duty (farmacia di turno). The rota is posted on every pharmacy door.
- A handful of central pharmacies, including around Termini station and Piazza Barberini, are open 24 hours.
- At night some pharmacies serve through a window only, and may add a small night fee.
- For anything urgent — chest pain, breathing trouble, serious injury — call 112 or go to an emergency room instead.
Pharmacies by Rome area
See also
FAQ
›Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Rome?
Yes, a few in the centre and around Termini station. The live map shows which ones are open at this moment near you.
›Can I get antibiotics without a prescription?
No. Antibiotics need a prescription in Italy. A pharmacist can advise on over-the-counter alternatives or send you to a doctor.
›Do pharmacists speak English?
In central Rome, usually yes. Saying the active ingredient rather than a home-country brand name is the fastest way to be understood.
›What if the pharmacy is closed?
Check the duty rota on the door, or use the map to find the nearest open one — and call 112 for anything urgent.