Find a pharmacy in Wyrzysk
Wyrzysk is a small town in the Piła County of Greater Poland Voivodeship, home to roughly 5,000 residents and serving as an administrative anchor for the surrounding rural gmina of about 14,000 people. PillsCard verifies 5 pharmacies operating within the town, a density that reflects Poland's national standard of roughly one pharmacy per 3,000 inhabitants but which is notable given Wyrzysk's compact footprint. Most outlets cluster along the ulica Bydgoska corridor and near the Rynek (market square), placing them within short walking distance of the Szpital Powiatowy im. Stanisława Staszica — the county hospital on ulica 22 Stycznia. Foot traffic skews toward local residents, elderly patients collecting NFZ-reimbursed prescriptions, and farming families travelling in from nearby villages such as Osiek nad Notecią and Falmierowo.
The Wyrzysk market is fragmented rather than chain-dominated, though national brands are represented. HIPOKRATES and PARKOWA operate as independent neighbourhood pharmacies focused on repeat prescriptions and OTC consultations, while DOZ Apteka. Dbam o Zdrowie.Vitrum brings the country's largest pharmacy chain into the town with extended hours and loyalty-card pricing. SOKAL rounds out the mix as another community-facing outlet. None of the verified pharmacies are hospital-affiliated in the strict sense — the Szpital Powiatowy runs its own internal dispensary for inpatients — but proximity to the hospital means several outlets stock a broader range of specialist and post-discharge medications than a town this size would ordinarily support. Sunday and late-evening cover rotates rather than being concentrated in one 24-hour location.
Pricing & coverage
Prescription medicines dispensed under NFZ carry patient co-payments set nationally: fully reimbursed drugs cost a flat 3.20 PLN, 30%-reimbursed items typically run 15–40 PLN, and 50%-reimbursed items 25–70 PLN depending on pack size. Common OTC purchases sit in predictable ranges — paracetamol 500 mg (20 tabs) at 6–12 PLN, ibuprofen 400 mg (30 tabs) at 12–20 PLN, and a basic blood-pressure reading offered in-pharmacy for free or 5–10 PLN. Seniors aged 65+ receive selected medicines free under the "Leki 65+" programme. Pricing and reimbursement lists are maintained by the Ministry of Health; product registration data sits with URPL.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Wyrzysk pharmacies operate a duty rota (dyżur apteczny) coordinated by the Piła County council, ensuring at least one outlet is reachable outside standard hours — the current schedule is posted in every pharmacy window and on the powiat website. For genuine medical emergencies, the Szpital Powiatowy im. Stanisława Staszica on ulica 22 Stycznia runs a 24-hour SOR (emergency department) and is the referral point for acute presentations. Dial 112 for ambulance dispatch, or 999 directly for medical emergencies. Non-urgent overnight advice is available via the nocna i świąteczna opieka zdrowotna service contracted through NFZ.
Frequently asked questions
Are Wyrzysk pharmacies open on Sundays?
Most are closed or operate reduced hours on Sundays, following Poland's general Sunday trading restrictions. A duty pharmacy (apteka dyżurna) is designated on a rotating basis by the Piła County authority to guarantee weekend and holiday cover. Check the roster posted on any pharmacy door or at the town hall before travelling.
Can I use an EU prescription in Wyrzysk?
Yes. Cross-border prescriptions issued in any EU/EEA member state are honoured under Directive 2011/24/EU, provided they carry the prescribing doctor's full credentials, patient identification, and product details in a form pharmacists can verify. Bring photo ID and be prepared to pay the full retail price — NFZ reimbursement applies only to prescriptions written by Polish-contracted prescribers.
Do Wyrzysk pharmacies stock English-language patient information?
Rarely. Patient leaflets (ulotki) are printed in Polish per URPL requirements. Larger chain outlets such as DOZ can occasionally print English summaries or direct patients to manufacturer websites. Travellers should photograph their home-country prescription label and bring a translation app; pharmacists in this region typically speak basic English but not clinical English.
Is there a 24-hour pharmacy in Wyrzysk?
No dedicated 24/7 outlet operates in the town. Overnight and holiday coverage is handled through the rotating duty roster described above. For genuinely urgent medication needs after midnight, the Szpital Powiatowy emergency department can dispense limited critical items.
Can I get vaccinations at a Wyrzysk pharmacy?
Yes, for a defined list. Since 2022, Polish pharmacists trained under the recognised course may administer influenza vaccines to adults, and selected outlets extend this to COVID-19 boosters. Childhood immunisations remain the remit of primary-care clinics (POZ), not pharmacies.
Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. Patients should consult a licensed pharmacy or their GP for individual clinical decisions about medication, dosing, or interactions.