Which pharmacy to buy medicine from in Sharm El Sheikh, and what type of receipt do you need to bring medication through airport security?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers recommend a pharmacy called "State Pharmacy" (Государственная), but the same sign is used by multiple shops, so it's worth confirming the exact location recommended by locals. For airport security you need a proper cash register (kassovy) receipt, not just a товарный (goods) slip.
What the community said
The sign "State Pharmacy" pops up almost every other storefront in Sharm El Sheikh — many pharmacies use this name to attract customers, so don't trust the label alone; look for the specific location that was recommended.
13 days ago "State Pharmacy" signage
When buying medication, ask the pharmacist specifically for a cash register receipt, not a goods slip — only the proper cash receipt reliably passes airport checks.
15 days ago Cash register receipt (not goods slip)
The specific pharmacy travelers were taken to and recommend is simply called "State Pharmacy" (Государственная).
17 days ago "State" Pharmacy