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Pharmacies (farmácias and drogarias)

Pharmacies·Rio de Janeiro

Many open late

About Pharmacies (farmácias and drogarias)

Pharmacies in Brazil are called farmácias or drogarias; there are branches on most main streets of the Zona Sul, and several of the big chains keep branches open 24 hours. Bring the generic name of any medicine you need.

Why it's on our list

  • Bring the generic name

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pharmacies (farmácias and drogarias) before you go.

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