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Old town pharmacy
Calata Italia / Old town
Check exact name and hours on Federfarma or Yellow Pages
Pharmacies on Elba Island
List of pharmacies in the 7 island towns, night and holiday shifts via Federfarma, dispensaries in minor districts. Practical info for those looking for a pharmacy on Elba.
7
towns served
9+
pharmacies on the island
24h
on-duty service
Looking for an on-duty pharmacy?
Federfarma publishes night, holiday and on-duty shifts updated daily for Livorno province. Enter the Elba town to get the list.
Healthcare for residents and tourists
Pharmacies of the 7 towns
Elba Island has a pharmacy network covering all 7 towns, with summer reinforcement and dispensaries in tourist-dense districts. On this page you find the list organized by town with practical info; for exact times, shifts and official names always check Federfarma.
Town 01 - Main town
Pharmacies in Portoferraio
Portoferraio is the main town: hosts more pharmacies in the historic centre, a hospital pharmacy at San Rocco Civil Hospital and a 24h ER-integrated service.
Upper town pharmacy
Upper town, Portoferraio
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Hospital pharmacy
Civil Hospital - Loc. San Rocco
Connected to the Civil Hospital ER service.
Town 02 - South-east side
Pharmacies in Capoliveri
Capoliveri has a pharmacy in the medieval village and seasonal dispensaries in coastal districts (Lacona, Naregno, Pareti, Morcone).
Village centre pharmacy
Old town lanes
Check exact name and hours on Federfarma or Yellow Pages
Village dispensaries
Lacona, Naregno, Pareti, Morcone
Seasonal openings, typically Easter to end of September.
Town 03 - East side
Pharmacies in Porto Azzurro
Porto Azzurro has a centrally located pharmacy near the port. Holiday shifts on Federfarma circuit cover the east coast.
Town centre pharmacy
Main square / Seafront
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Town 04 - West side
Pharmacies in Marciana and its villages
Marciana village (Monte Capanne inland) has its pharmacy. Western coastal districts (Sant'Andrea, Patresi, Pomonte) served by seasonal dispensaries.
Marciana village pharmacy
Marciana village (inland, Monte Capanne)
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Village dispensaries
Sant'Andrea, Patresi, Pomonte
Seasonal openings; some districts served by mobile pharmacy or on alternate days.
Town 05 - North-west side
Pharmacies in Marciana Marina
Marciana Marina has its pharmacy along the seafront or in the pedestrian centre. Reference point for the north-west coast.
Seafront pharmacy
Seafront / Centre
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Town 06 - South side
Pharmacies in Campo nell'Elba and its villages
Marina di Campo hosts the main town pharmacy. Seasonal dispensaries serve Sant'Ilario, San Piero, Cavoli and Fetovaia in peak weeks.
Marina di Campo pharmacy
Marina di Campo - Centre
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Village dispensaries
Sant'Ilario, San Piero, Cavoli, Fetovaia
Mobile service or reduced openings depending on the season.
Town 07 - East side (merger)
Pharmacies in Rio Marina and Rio nell'Elba
Rio municipality (Rio Marina + Rio nell'Elba since 2018) has one pharmacy in each main centre: harbour and ancient mining inland village.
Rio Marina pharmacy
Rio Marina - Centre
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Rio nell'Elba pharmacy
Rio nell'Elba (inland)
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Section 08 - What to bring
What to bring to a pharmacy on Elba
Doctor's prescription
For prescription drugs: paper or electronic prescription (NRE number).
Health Card / EHIC
Italian Health Card for Italians. EU citizens: European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
ID document
Always required for controlled prescriptions or NHS-covered drug pickup.
Your own medication
For chronic therapies bring your usual drugs: some may not be immediately available and ordering takes time.
Important note. Pharmacy names and exact addresses are subject to change. For up-to-date data including night/holiday shifts use the official Federfarma site or Yellow Pages. For health emergencies call 118.
Section 09 - FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How to find an on-duty pharmacy on Elba Island?
On official Federfarma Livorno (federfarma.it > On-duty pharmacies) entering the island town. Updated daily for night, holidays, August and special periods.
How many pharmacies are on Elba?
At least one in each of the 7 towns (Portoferraio has several). In summer the service is reinforced by dispensaries in tourist coastal districts.
Are pharmacies open on Sundays on Elba?
In summer almost all coastal pharmacies open on Sundays with reduced hours. Off-season the shift system applies: one pharmacy per area is always open. Always check Federfarma for the specific day.
Can I buy OTC drugs without prescription on Elba?
Yes, like anywhere in Italy. Over-the-counter (OTC) and SOP drugs are freely sold. Note: some OTC drugs from other countries require prescription in Italy.
Do Elba pharmacies accept the European Health card (EHIC)?
Yes. The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC/TEAM) is accepted by all NHS-affiliated pharmacies for EU citizens for prescription drugs.
Can I order a drug not available in an Elba pharmacy?
Yes. Elba pharmacies receive almost daily orders from mainland wholesalers. Typical timing is 24-48 hours. For life-saving drugs urgency possible in 12 hours.