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The Cypriot Pharmacy
Pharmacist actively consults, recommends and dispenses – often without prescription. For minor complaints, the pharmacy is the first stop: faster, cheaper, simpler than a doctor visit.
Opening Hours
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 8-1 PM and 3-6 PM. Wed/Sat: mornings only. Sunday: duty pharmacy only (until 11 PM). Find duty pharmacy: cypruspharmacy.com or Google Maps.
In year two you do this without thinking. In year one we were grateful for every hint.
– Athlete from Vienna, in Nicosia since 2023
Prescription Rules
Many antibiotics, stronger antihistamines, cortisone creams OTC. Still prescription-only: opioids, benzodiazepines, sleeping pills, ADHD meds, antidepressants. Via GeSY: €1 generics, up to €25 branded.
Prices and Savings
Paracetamol €1-3. Ibuprofen €2-5. Antibiotics €5-12. Ask for generics. GeSY prescriptions often cheapest. Prices vary 10-20% between pharmacies.
What to Bring Initially
Chronic meds for 3 months with active ingredient names list. Basic painkillers, antihistamine, SPF 50+. After 3 months: switch to Cypriot products – often cheaper, equally effective.
Pharmacies in Cyprus
Topics: The Cypriot Pharmacy, Opening Hours, Prescription Rules
CMC Practical Tip
The Cypriot Pharmacy Pharmacist actively consults, recommends and dispenses – often without prescription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many common antibiotics OTC. Pharmacist asks about symptoms and recommends. Controlled substances still need prescription.
cypruspharmacy.com (bookmark it). Google Maps "pharmacy open now". Duty pharmacy until 11 PM daily.
Same active ingredients, different brand names. Bring active ingredient list. Pharmacist finds equivalent instantly.
Limited. Some pharmacies carry basics. Wider selection at Health Food Stores in Limassol or order online.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Family Office Group, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.