Find a pharmacy in Chojnow
Chojnow is a small town in Lower Silesia with roughly 13,000 residents, served by seven verified pharmacies in PillsCard's directory. The catchment extends beyond the town itself: surrounding villages in the Chojnow rural commune, commuters travelling to Legnica, and seasonal visitors passing through on the A4 corridor all rely on this compact network. Most outlets sit within walking distance of Rynek (the market square) and along ulica Rejtana and ulica Legnicka, the two arteries running through the centre. Because Chojnow lacks a major hospital, residents needing inpatient pharmacy services typically travel to Legnica (15 km east) or Bolesławiec (30 km west). The pharmacy density per capita is comparable to other Lower Silesian towns of similar size, with no single chain holding a clear monopoly.
The local landscape mixes independent apteki with national chains. FARMED and Melisa operate as independent neighbourhood pharmacies serving older residents and families filling NFZ prescriptions, while STOKROTKA — better known as a grocery chain — runs an in-store pharmacy that captures weekday foot traffic. APTEKA GEMINI, part of one of Poland's largest pharmacy networks, has a presence near the town centre and competes on chain-discounted OTC pricing. POD SŁOŃCEM rounds out the centre with traditional counter service. The market is fragmented rather than chain-dominated: no operator runs more than one or two outlets in town, and there are no hospital-attached dispensaries within Chojnow itself. Patients needing compounded preparations or specialist oncology dispensing are typically referred to Legnica.
Pricing & coverage
Most prescription medicines dispensed under NFZ carry a fixed patient co-payment set nationally — commonly 3.20 PLN, 8.40 PLN, or 30% / 50% of the reference price depending on the drug list. A typical antibiotic course runs 15–40 PLN out of pocket; common antihypertensives 10–25 PLN per month; insulin pens around 8–30 PLN per cartridge with reimbursement. OTC paracetamol or ibuprofen packs sit at 6–15 PLN. Pricing is regulated centrally, so Chojnow pharmacies cannot discount reimbursed prescriptions. Product registration and safety data are maintained by URPL; NFZ publishes the current reimbursement list (Lista Leków Refundowanych) every two months.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Chojnow operates the standard Polish dyżur apteczny duty rota: each pharmacy takes a turn covering nights, Sundays, and public holidays under a schedule set by the Powiat Legnicki council. The current rota is posted on the door of every pharmacy and at the urząd miasta. For medical emergencies, the nearest 24-hour hospital A&E (SOR) is Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny in Legnica, around 20 minutes by car. Call 112 for any life-threatening event — cardiac symptoms, severe allergic reaction, suspected stroke, or significant trauma. For non-urgent overnight needs, the nocna i świąteczna opieka zdrowotna service in Legnica handles primary-care issues.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fill a foreign prescription in Chojnow?
EU prescriptions issued on the cross-border template are accepted at any Chojnow pharmacy, though the medicine must be registered in Poland. Non-EU prescriptions generally require revalidation by a Polish physician. Independent pharmacies such as FARMED and Melisa are often more flexible with paperwork than chain outlets, but reimbursement under NFZ will not apply — expect to pay the full retail price.
Are any Chojnow pharmacies open on Sunday?
Most close on Sundays, but one pharmacy is always on duty under the powiat rota. STOKROTKA's in-store pharmacy follows the supermarket's opening hours and is often open Saturdays. For confirmed Sunday hours, check the rota posted at urząd miasta Chojnowa or call ahead — schedules rotate roughly monthly.
Where do I go for a prescription outside pharmacy hours?
Call your GP's after-hours line first, or attend nocna i świąteczna opieka zdrowotna in Legnica for a same-night script. For life-threatening situations, the SOR at Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny in Legnica dispenses urgent medicines directly. Dial 112 only for emergencies.
Do Chojnow pharmacies stock specialist medicines?
Routine cardiology, diabetes, and respiratory medicines are stocked locally. Oncology, biologics, and orphan drugs typically need to be ordered in (usually next-day) or collected from a hospital pharmacy in Legnica or Wrocław. APTEKA GEMINI's chain logistics tend to deliver special orders fastest.
Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Consult a licensed pharmacist or physician for individual clinical decisions about medicines, dosing, or interactions.