Where to buy medicines and baby formula in Sharm El Sheikh, and are there budget pharmacies with fixed prices?
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 91 days ago
From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 91 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers recommend bringing only a small emergency supply of medicines, since pharmacies in Sharm El Sheikh usually stock common items and are often cheaper. Baby formula was seen in local pharmacies and at Carrefour, but no exact fixed-price budget pharmacy was confirmed.
One traveler noted local pharmacology is decent and notably cheaper; mentioned a specific example drug for emergencies (like stomach upset) — Enterofuril/Antinal — but you still need to get to a pharmacy first.
Clarified that the original question was about a state-run pharmacy where prices are stamped directly on the medicine packaging, as opposed to private pharmacies where the pharmacist may set prices.
Tip on buying medicine: if buying a lot, consolidate packaging (combine two boxes into one), split large quantities across different suitcases, and keep the pharmacy receipt. Only buy what you actually need for regular use, otherwise it will go to waste.
The question about a nearby low-cost pharmacy with fixed prices remained unanswered in the chat: no exact branch was named, so the cheapest option may require going to a larger shopping area or asking locally once you arrive.
According to travelers, dry baby formula is available both in pharmacies and at Carrefour. However, they could not confirm the exact brand name in advance, so it is best to check stock in person.
Travelers suggest bringing only a small emergency amount of medicine, for example enough to get through the night if something urgent happens. Most other items can usually be bought in local pharmacies, often at lower prices than bringing everything with you.