Where can I find a well-stocked pharmacy near beach resorts in Egypt?
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TL;DR
Near most beach hotel exits there are 2-3 pharmacies: a smaller one close by with fixed prices, and a bigger one further away with wider selection favored by locals. There's also a large pharmacy near the Novotel with a Russian-speaking pharmacist who can get rare medicine delivered from Cairo within 24 hours at no extra cost.
Opposite the new Zahabia reception there is a pharmacy with Russian-speaking pharmacists and prices printed on the packages. From the old Zahabia reception, go left, turn right uphill, and follow the Zahabia fence to the new reception; the pharmacy is in the building across the street.
A Russian pharmacy reportedly provides free hotel delivery for medication orders of around US$20 or more.
There is a pharmacy on the waterfront by the fountains where staff understand Russian. It accepts UnionPay cards and, according to a traveler report, sells antibiotics.
For lower prices, cross the road, walk left to the seahorse statue, turn right, and use the first pharmacy on the left. A nasal spray reportedly cost EGP 30 there.
A little-known government pharmacy with fixed prices is inside the clinic across from Zahabia. Cross toward the beach and pass the construction of new buildings in the direction of the fish market; it reportedly has no queues.
There is a pharmacy at the entrance to Dreams Beach 5*. Ask the pharmacist for the local Calamine product; he reportedly understands Russian well.
Naama pharmacy near the 'Mahogany' restaurant offers fixed prices. A Russian-speaking doctor is available to help select the needed medications.
Near the beach exit there are usually two pharmacies: turn right around the corner for a smaller one with limited stock but fixed prices; turn left for a better-stocked option that locals regularly use. Tip: screenshot prices from a known pharmacy chain website beforehand to compare on the spot.
A large pharmacy near the Novotel hotel (walk along the beach promenade, turn right) has a wide selection and a Russian-speaking pharmacist. Rare medications can be brought in from Cairo within a day at no extra charge. There's also a separate Russian-run pharmacy offering hotel delivery, though stock can be inconsistent.
Near a small monument/statue, further inland (skip the pharmacy labeled 'locals-only prices' — go to the next one past the café), there's a cheap local pharmacy where about $10-12 worth of local currency buys a full set of medications plus toothpaste and face cream.