Find a pharmacy in Slawno
Sławno is a small district town in West Pomeranian Voivodeship, home to roughly 12,000 residents and serving as the administrative centre for a wider rural gmina that pushes the catchment closer to 40,000 people. PillsCard's directory lists eight verified pharmacies here, a density that reflects a market shaped less by tourism than by everyday primary-care needs: prescription refills for chronic conditions, paediatric formulations, and seasonal demand from farming households in surrounding villages. Most pharmacies cluster around ulica Chełmońskiego, plac Ks. Kardynała Wyszyńskiego and the streets adjoining the district hospital on ulica I Pułku Ułanów. Cross-border traffic from German visitors passing through en route to the Baltic coast occasionally lifts demand for over-the-counter analgesics and sunscreen during summer months.
The market blends independent operators with regional and national chains. Pod Mnichem and Apteka Niebieska represent the town's long-standing independent tradition, typically staffed by pharmacists who know regular patients by name. DOZ Apteka Dbam o Zdrowie and Dr. Max bring the national-chain footprint, with standardised loyalty programmes and broader stock of imported specialities. Apteka Dla Ciebie occupies a middle tier, larger than a corner shop but locally managed. APTEKA SZPITALNA operates within the hospital complex and primarily dispenses to inpatients and discharge prescriptions, while APTEKA PRZY PRZYCHODNI sits adjacent to an outpatient clinic and handles the heavy morning flow of GP-issued prescriptions. No single chain dominates; the town remains genuinely competitive on price.
Pricing & coverage
A standard consultation with a pharmacist for minor ailments is free of charge, as advice is bundled into the sale. Common prescription items reimbursed through NFZ carry patient co-payments ranging from PLN 3.20 for basic essentials to 30-50% of retail for partially reimbursed drugs; fully paid prescriptions for non-listed products can range from PLN 15 to PLN 200 depending on brand. Blood-pressure measurement is generally free, while a basic flu vaccination costs PLN 40-70. Reimbursement categories and current drug lists are maintained by the Ministry of Health in coordination with URPL, which oversees marketing authorisations.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Out-of-hours pharmacy service in Sławno follows a rotating duty roster (dyżur) coordinated by the powiat authority, with the assigned pharmacy posted on the door of every apteka and on the district council's website. Overnight and Sunday dispensing typically rotates weekly. For genuine medical emergencies — chest pain, severe bleeding, suspected stroke, anaphylaxis — call 112 immediately; the nearest hospital emergency department (SOR) is at Szpital Powiatowy in Sławno on ulica I Pułku Ułanów, with more complex cases transferred to Koszalin or Słupsk.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sławno pharmacies accept prescriptions issued in other EU countries?
Yes. Cross-border e-prescriptions issued in participating EU states can be dispensed in Poland provided the pharmacy is connected to the P1 platform. Most Sławno chain pharmacies, including DOZ and Dr. Max, are connected; smaller independents may require the patient to obtain a Polish equivalent prescription from a local GP first.
Is Sunday opening common in Sławno?
No. Poland's trading restrictions limit Sunday commercial activity, so most pharmacies are closed on Sundays. One pharmacy is always designated as the duty pharmacy under the powiat rota, and the hospital pharmacy on ulica I Pułku Ułanów supports urgent inpatient needs continuously.
Can I get prescription-only medicines without a Polish doctor's prescription?
Only medicines classified as OTC (bez recepty) can be sold without a prescription. Pharmacists in Sławno occasionally exercise limited "pharmaceutical prescription" powers for essential continuation of therapy, but this is discretionary and typically requires proof of prior use.
Are English-speaking pharmacists available?
In Sławno, English proficiency varies. Younger pharmacists at chain outlets such as Dr. Max and DOZ generally handle basic English exchanges. For complex consultations, bringing a written note with drug names in Latin International Nonproprietary Names is the most reliable approach.
How do I find the duty pharmacy tonight?
Check the notice posted on the door of any Sławno pharmacy, or consult the Starostwo Powiatowe w Sławnie website, which publishes the current rota. Local Facebook community groups also share the schedule.
Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Patients should consult a licensed pharmacy or physician for individual clinical decisions.