Pharmacies in Montenegro: Medicines, Prescriptions and Purchasing Rules
The "Pharmacies" section contains practical information about buying medicines and how pharmacies operate in Montenegro. The materials are useful for tourists, expats and local residents who encounter the country's healthcare system.
This section covers both state and private pharmacies, asortment features, prescription requirements and real prices for medications.
- state and private pharmacies: what is the difference
- pharmacy opening hours, on-call pharmacies and public holidays
- buying medicines with and without a prescription
- analogues of medicines and replacements for familiar brands
- prices for popular medicines and medical products
- pharmacies for tourists and expats
- language barrier and communication with pharmacists
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy medicines without a prescription?
Many medicines are available over the counter, but antibiotics and a number of potent drugs
require a doctor's prescription.
Are pharmacies open at night?
Large cities have on-call pharmacies that operate on a schedule at night.
Do prices differ significantly from other European countries?
Prices in Montenegrin pharmacies are usually lower than in Western Europe,
but depend on the manufacturer and dosage form.
Can I explain myself in English?
Pharmacists in tourist areas often speak English,
but knowing the name of the active ingredient will be helpful.
Explore the articles in this section to confidently navigate pharmacies in Montenegro and know in advance how and where to buy the necessary medicines.