24 Hour Pharmacy Ireland
There are no 24-hour pharmacies in Ireland
No pharmacy in Ireland is open 24 hours a day. The latest any chemist stays open is midnight — Vista Pharmacy in Naas, Co. Kildare. For urgent medication outside pharmacy hours, your GP out-of-hours service or nearest A&E are your best options. See below for what to do and which pharmacies open soonest near you.
Find the latest-opening pharmacy near you
While no pharmacy stays open all night, some close as late as midnight. Use the late night finder to see every chemist open past 9pm across Ireland.
What to do when pharmacies are closed
Call your GP out-of-hours service
Ring GP Doc, SouthDoc, Caredoc, Northdoc, or your regional service. They can prescribe or supply essential medication without a pharmacy.
Go to your nearest A&E
Hospital emergency departments can supply medication directly for urgent clinical needs. Use for serious or worsening symptoms.
Call 112 or 999 in an emergency
If someone's life is at risk, call 999 or 112 immediately. Do not wait for a pharmacy to open.
Wait for morning opening
If the medication is non-urgent, find the chemist that opens earliest near you using the finder below. Most pharmacies open at 9am.
GP out-of-hours services by region
All services below operate evenings, weekends, and public holidays. Use the HSE finder to locate your nearest service →
| Service | Area covered |
|---|---|
| GP Doc | National (all areas) |
| DubDoc | Dublin city & county |
| eDoc | Dún Laoghaire, East Dublin, NE Wicklow |
| Northdoc | North Dublin |
| TLC Doc | Tallaght, Dublin |
| KDoc | Co. Kildare (Naas & Celbridge) |
| SouthDoc | Cork city & county |
| Caredoc | Carlow, Kilkenny, S. Tipperary, Wexford, Wicklow |
| Shannondoc | Limerick, Clare, N. Tipperary |
| Westdoc | Galway, Mayo, Roscommon |
| Midoc | Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath |
| Donegal Doc | Donegal |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Ireland?
No — there are currently no 24-hour pharmacies in Ireland. The latest-closing chemist is Vista Pharmacy in Naas, Co. Kildare, which closes at midnight. For emergency medication outside pharmacy hours, contact your GP out-of-hours service or go to your nearest A&E.
What is the latest a pharmacy stays open in Ireland?
The latest any pharmacy stays open in Ireland is midnight. Vista Pharmacy in Naas, Co. Kildare closes at midnight every day. A small number close at 11pm; some Dublin chemists stay open until 10pm. Most late-night pharmacies close at 9pm.
How do I get medication urgently if all pharmacies are closed?
Call your GP out-of-hours service (GP Doc, SouthDoc, Caredoc, Northdoc, Westdoc, or your regional equivalent). They can prescribe emergency medication. Alternatively, attend your nearest A&E, or call 112 or 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Can I get an emergency prescription dispensed out of hours?
Some GP out-of-hours services can supply a small quantity of medication directly without a pharmacy. Otherwise, a late-night A&E or emergency department can supply essential medication to see you through until morning.
Are there any 24-hour pharmacies in Dublin?
No — there are no 24-hour pharmacies in Dublin. Some pharmacies in Dublin city stay open until 10pm or 11pm. For out-of-hours urgent medication in Dublin, contact Northdoc (North Dublin) or your local GP out-of-hours line.