During our trip, my husband caught a cold. We came to this pharmacy as it was close to our hotel…read more They don't have medications sitting in isles. You have to talk to the pharmacist and tell them your symptoms. At that point, they go to the back and bring you what will help. The medication worked as he was feeling much better within couple of days. The pharmacy is very clean and organized. Very polite and helpful staff. They accept Euro and Credit cards.

I needed an emergency refill of an important prescription medication, and I found this pharmacy…read moreunder the U.S. Consulate website, I believe. It's south of Placa Catalunya and across from the entrance to Bouqueria Market. It's open 24 hours a day. The young pharmacist, who spoke good English, couldn't have been more helpful. Understand, the strengths and formulations of some well-established meds are different in Spain, so here's where the pharmacist's knowledge & helpfulness kicked in. I had my prescription bottle with refills remaining with me, so he was able to substitute a different formulation that is available in Spain of the same medication. It seems pharmacists in Spain have a great deal more "authority" and seem to be the first line of medical care. He took all the time in the world to explore some available options. I won't even discuss the cost, but it was a fraction of what you'd pay in the U.S., even with good medical insurance.