Find a pharmacy in Bialobrzegi
Białobrzegi is a small district town on the Pilica river in Mazowieckie Voivodeship, roughly 75 km south of Warsaw on the S7 expressway, with a population of about 7,000 in the town itself and around 13,000 across the wider gmina. PillsCard lists six verified pharmacies serving this catchment, which is unusually dense for a town of this size — a reflection of Białobrzegi's role as a service hub for surrounding rural communities in Radom County and for travellers stopping along the Warsaw–Kraków corridor. Most outlets cluster along Rynek and ul. Krakowska in the historic centre, within a few minutes' walk of the powiat hospital and the NFZ-contracted POZ clinics. Seasonal demand rises in summer when weekend traffic to the Pilica reservoirs swells the local population.
The local market is fragmented rather than chain-dominated, with independent and small-group pharmacies holding most of the ground. MEDICA and APTEKA CODZIENNA anchor the daily-prescription trade near the town centre, while PRZYJAZNA and the generically named APTEKA serve foot traffic close to the marketplace and bus station. RODZINNA MEDI PHARM operates as a family-run outlet typical of Polish small-town practice, combining prescription dispensing with OTC and basic cosmetics, and Pod Gwiazdą rounds out the list with a traditional shopfront format. None of the national giants — DOZ, Gemini, Ziko — maintain a flagship branch here, so pricing competition runs through independent owners rather than chain promotions. Most pharmacies maintain working relationships with the local NFZ-contracted GPs at ul. Reymonta.
Pricing & coverage
Out-of-pocket prices in Białobrzegi track the national independent-pharmacy median. A box of generic paracetamol 500 mg runs roughly 5–9 PLN, ibuprofen 200 mg around 8–14 PLN, and common antibiotics such as amoxicillin between 15 and 30 PLN on private prescription. Refundable medicines on the NFZ list carry standardised co-payments — typically 3.20 PLN, 30%, 50%, or full price depending on category — and seniors over 65 can access selected drugs free under the "Leki 65+" programme. Refund eligibility and current pricing thresholds are published by the Ministry of Health and URPL. Always present your PESEL or eRecepta code to claim refunds.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Białobrzegi does not run a 24-hour pharmacy. After-hours dispensing follows a duty rota (dyżur apteczny) set by the powiat council, with one pharmacy assigned night and holiday coverage on a rotating basis — the current schedule is posted at each pharmacy door and on the Starostwo Powiatowe website. For acute medical emergencies, the nearest A&E is at Szpital Powiatowy in Radom, about 30 km south; minor cases are seen at the NFZ nocna i świąteczna opieka zdrowotna point attached to the local clinic. Call 112 for life-threatening situations; the operator dispatches ambulance, fire, or police as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Białobrzegi? No permanent 24/7 outlet operates in town. A rotating duty pharmacy covers nights, Sundays, and public holidays under a schedule set by the powiat. Notices are posted on each pharmacy door and at the Starostwo Powiatowe Białobrzeskie. Outside duty hours, the nearest continuously open pharmacy is in Radom, around 30 km south via the S7.
Can I use a foreign prescription in Białobrzegi? EU-issued cross-border prescriptions are accepted under EU Directive 2011/24, provided they carry prescriber details, patient identity, and product information in the standard format. Non-EU paper scripts generally require a Polish doctor's countersignature. Most Białobrzegi pharmacies are not staffed with English speakers, so bring the INN (international non-proprietary name) of your medicine rather than a brand name.
Do pharmacies in Białobrzegi accept card payments? Yes — all six verified outlets accept Visa, Mastercard, and BLIK contactless payments. Cash remains common for low-value OTC purchases. ATMs are available at the Rynek and near Biedronka on ul. Krakowska if you need złoty in advance.
How do I fill an eRecepta here? Present the 4-digit code from your SMS or IKP patient account together with your PESEL. Any Białobrzegi pharmacy connected to the P1 national system can dispense — coverage is universal among the six listed.
Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. For individual clinical decisions, consult a licensed pharmacist or physician in person.