Practical service

On-duty pharmacies — Agde, Cap d'Agde

Q: How do I find the nearest on-duty pharmacy in Cap d'Agde?

The national service 3237 (free, 24h/24, 7 days a week) tells you the nearest on-duty pharmacy in France. You can also visit monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr and enter postcode 34300 (Agde) or 34280 (Cap d'Agde).

Q: Will a foreign prescription be accepted at a French pharmacy?

Generally yes, provided the International Non-proprietary Name (INN) of the medicine is on the prescription. Bring the original packaging of your medicines so the pharmacist can dispense a French equivalent. In case of doubt, the pharmacist will contact the SAMU (15).

Q: Are there pharmacies open on Sundays in Cap d'Agde during the summer?

During the high season (July-August), several pharmacies in Cap d'Agde and Grau d'Agde partially open on Sundays. For current information, call 3237 or visit monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr. Out of season the regular Sunday rota applies.

Need a pharmacy at night, on a Sunday, or on a bank holiday in Cap d'Agde? Three official routes will take you to the nearest open pharmacy in minutes.

Official service — 24h/24, 7 days

Call 3237

3237 is the national service that tells you the nearest on-duty pharmacy. Calls are free from French landlines and mobiles. Automated voice response, with the option to speak to an operator.

From abroad: +33 825 74 20 30 (standard rate of your operator).

Online search by the French Ministry of Health

monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr

Search by postcode: 34300 for Agde and Grau d'Agde, or 34280 for Cap d'Agde (Centre-Port, Rochelongue, Mont Saint-Loup, naturist village).

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Main pharmacies in the area

Pharmacies in central Cap d'Agde

Centre-Port and Rochelongue — postcode 34280

Extended hours in high season. Details: call 3237.

Pharmacies in Agde town

Agde town centre — postcode 34300

Regular hours Mon-Fri. Saturday morning. On-call rota: 3237.

Pharmacy Le Grau d'Agde

Le Grau d'Agde — postcode 34300

Possible Sunday opening in high season. Details: 3237.

Emergency numbers — quick reference

SAMU

Medical emergencies

Fire brigade

Accident, fire, first aid

112

EU emergency

All emergencies, free

3237

On-duty pharmacy

Nearest open pharmacy

Medical notice: This page does not replace medical advice. In a life-threatening emergency, call 15 (SAMU) or 112 immediately. The on-call rota changes daily — always use 3237 or monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr for up-to-date information.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the nearest on-duty pharmacy in Cap d'Agde?

The national service 3237 (free, 24h/24, 7 days) gives you the nearest on-duty pharmacy. You can also visit monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr and enter postcode 34300 or 34280.

Will a foreign prescription be accepted at a French pharmacy?

Generally yes, if the International Non-proprietary Name (INN) is on the prescription. Bring the original packaging of your medicines so the pharmacist can dispense a French equivalent.

Are pharmacies open on Sundays in Cap d'Agde during the summer?

In July and August, several pharmacies partially open on Sundays. Always check 3237 or monpharmacien.sante.gouv.fr for the current rota.