While no one wants to rely on health services when you are so far from home, Europe has some of the best health care systems in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) created a measurement to examine and compare the health care systems around the world. There are 23 European countries that ranked higher than the Unites States and 17 of those are ranked in the top 20 countries globally. Health care services in most countries is more accessible and better that what you will find if you are traveling in the US.
Health care is not free for tourists so, in most cases you will have to pay out of pocket. Check with your health insurance company to see if your policy provides any coverage for international travel. In most cases you will have to be reimburse by your insurance company as European health services will not accept your insurance coverage to pay for services. If your insurance company offers no coverage another option is to buy travelers insurance for health and dental coverage. Again you will pay out of pocket and mostly likely will have to be reimbursed by your travelers insurance policy.
The following U.S. Embassy links provide recommendations for medical care while traveling within these countries. This information is complied and updated by the US Embassy within that country. Also listed are some additional recommended facilities for care.
ALBANIA
U.S. Embassy Tirana – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
ANDORRA
U.S. Embassy – see Spain
AUSTRIA
U.S. Embassy Vienna – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Austria
BELARUS
U.S. Embassy Minsk – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
BELGIUM
U.S. Embassy Brussels – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA
U.S. Embassy Sarajevo – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
BULGARIA
U.S. Embassy Sofia– U.S. citizen medical assistance page
CROATIA
U.S. Embassy Zagreb– U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Croatia
CYPRUS
U.S. Embassy Nicosia – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
CZECHIA
U.S. Embassy Prague – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
In Prague for non-emergency urgent care go to: Fakultní nemocnice v Motole (Motol University Hospital) V Úvalu 84, Praha 5
DENMARK
U.S. Embassy Copenhagen – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
ESTONIA
U.S. Embassy Tallinn – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
FINLAND
U.S. Embassy Helsinki – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
FRANCE
U.S. Embassy Bordeaux, Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Marseille, Strasbourg – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ France
GERMANY
U.S. Embassy Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Leipzig, Munich – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Germany
Non-Emergency Care in Munich:
Bereitschaftspraxis Elisenhof, Elisenstraße 3 (Near the main station Hauptbahnhof)
Deutsches Herzzentrum München (German Cardiac Center Munich), Lazarettstraße 36
Klinikum Großhadern (university hospital), Marchioninistraße 15
Klinikum Rechts der Isar (university hospital), Ismaninger Straße 22
Klinikum Schwabing (pediatric clinic), Kölner Platz 1
GREECE
U.S. Embassy Athens – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Greece
HOLY SEE
U.S. Embassy- see Italy
HUNGARY
U.S. Embassy Budapest – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Hungary
ICELAND
U.S. Embassy Reykjavik– U.S. citizen medical assistance page
IRELAND
U.S. Embassy Dublin – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
ITALY
U.S. Embassy Rome, Milan, Florence, Naples – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
LATVIA
U.S. Embassy Riga – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
LIECHTENSTEIN
U.S. Embassy- see Switzerland
LITHUANIA
U.S. Embassy Vilnius – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Lithuania
LUXEMBOURG
U.S. Embassy Luxembourg City – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
MALTA
U.S. Embassy Attard – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Malta
MOLDOVA
U.S. Embassy Chisinau – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
MONACO
U.S. Embassy – see France
MONTENEGRO
U.S. Embassy Podgorica – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
NETHERLANDS
U.S. Embassy The Hague, Amsterdam – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
NORTH MACEDONIA
U.S. Embassy Skopje – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ North Macedonia
NORWAY
U.S. Embassy Olso – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
In Oslo for For non-emergency injuries and illness (emergency room/physician seeing patients without appointment)- Oslo legevakt 116 117 (in country only), +47 22 93 22 93 (Storgata 40)
POLAND
U.S. Embassy Warsaw, Karków, Poznan – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Poland
PORTUGAL
U.S. Embassy Lisbon, Ponta Delgada – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Portugal
ROMANIA
U.S. Embassy Bucharest – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Romania
RUSSIA
U.S. Embassy Moscow – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Russia
SAN MARINO
U.S. Embassy- see Italy
SERBIA
U.S. Embassy Belgrade – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
SLOVAKIA
U.S. Embassy – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
SLOVENIA
U.S. Embassy Ljubljana – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
SPAIN
U.S. Embassy Madrid, Barcelona – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Spain
SWEDEN
U.S. Embassy, Stockholm – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Stockholm Hospitals: S:t Görans Sjukhus, S:t Göransplan 1 (T Fridhemsplan or T Stadshagen), +46 8 58 70 10 00.
Södersjukhuset, Sjukhusbacken 10 , +46 8 616 10
SWITZERLAND
U.S. Embassy Ber, Zürich, Genéva– U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Switzerland
Tourist care in Zurich:
Permanence Hauptbahnhof at the main train station provides urgent out-patient care for tourists without prior appointments. There is also a dentist downstairs at the station. For serious emergencies rush to the University Hospital which has a 24/7 emergency ward. Tram stop “ETH/Universitätsspital”
TURKEY
U.S. Embassy Ankara, Istanbul, Adana – U.S. citizen medical assistance
Health Tourism – FAQ Turkey
UKRAINE
U.S. Embassy Kyiv – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
Health Tourism – FAQ Ukraine
UNITED KINGDOM
U.S. Embassy London, Belfast, Edinburgh – U.S. citizen medical assistance page
NHS-National Health Service – FAQ Visiting England
Health Tourism – FAQ U.K.
Major A & E hospitals in London are:
Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Rd, Hammersmith, W6 8RF
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, SW10 9TR
St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road, Tooting, SW17 0QT
Homerton University Hospital, Homerton Row, Homerton, E9 6SR
King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, SE5 9RS
University Lewisham Hospital, High St, SE13 6LH
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road, Woolwich, SE18 4QH
Royal Free Hospital, 23 East Heath Rd, Hampstead, NW3 1DU
The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel, E1 1BB
St Marys NHS Trust, Praed St, Paddington, W2 1NY
St Thomas’ Hospital, Lambeth Palace Rd, South Bank, SE1 7EH
University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, 25 Grafton Way, Bloomsbury, WC1E 6DB
Whittington Hospital, Highgate Hill, Archway, N19 5NF
U.S. citizens can also contact the U.S. Embassies for assistance to find medical help in the case of emergencies. See our ➾ Emergencies page for a particular country’s emergency number.
Health Links
CDC (Center For Disease Control) Travel Information ➾ Obtaining Healthcare Abroad,
➾ Clinician Resources ➾ Traveler Advice,
WHO (World Health Organization) ➾ Regional Office for Europe
International Society of Traveler Medicine ➾ Online Clinic Directory ➾ GeoSentinel
Pharmacies…
Are widely available most areas, especially in cities and very near tourist areas. The stores are typically small and only sell medications and supplies for health aliments. Unlike the US, pharmacists in Europe can be very helpful in assistance with diagnosing minor aliments and injuries without going to see a doctor first. They will recommend over the counter remedies and medications not requiring a doctor’s prescription. They will recommend a clinic or hospital for anything serious. Most pharmacists speak English, especially in high tourists areas.
You will be able to find many of the same medications and remedies you purchases in the US. While some of the brand names may vary, many are comparable to US brands. Ask the pharmacist, they are usually aware of comparable products to those offered in the US.
In many countries they are called a pharmacy or apothecary but, in their own language. For example, in Denmark it is Apothek and in Italy it is Farmacia. Always look for the green cross on the outside of buildings that identify pharmacies.
Minor Treatments – For physical injuries or illness that a pharmacist cannot assist you with, go to a clinic for treatment.
Major Health Issues – For serious complications or a serious injury seek out a hospital immediately for treatment.
Ask your hotel were you can find services. If your out and need medical attention ask restaurant personnel, Police officer, tour guide, business operator or anyone else near by for assistance. Wherever you receive treatment you will find most of the health professionals speak English and will be able to treat you. There is excellent distribution of hospitals, clinics, etc. for treatment should it be required.
List of 24 Hour or Extended Hour Pharmacies…
There are minimal 24 hour pharmacies in operation throughout Europe. many have extended hours til midnight and later. While some may be open there may not be a pharmacists on duty to fill prescriptions. Depending on the country, pharmacies may be called Apotheke, Apotheek, Apotek, Apteka, Apteek, Apteekk, Chemists, Cógaisíocht, Eczane, Farmacia, Farmacie, Farmazia, Gyógyszertár, Lékárna, Ljekarna of Pharmacie.
BELGIUM
Antwerp
Multipharma, Canadalaan 218, 2030 Antwerpen
CZECHIA
Prague
Palackého, Palackého 5, 115 92 Prague 1
Svaté Ludmily, Belgická 37, 120 00 Prague 2
Motol Teaching Hospital, V Úvalu 84, 150 06 Prague 5
PHARMALAND, Fr. Křížka 22, 170 00 Prague 7
BERYTOS, Vítězné nám. 997/13, 160 00 Prague 6
Ústavní lékárna Na Bulovce, Bulovka 282, 180 81 Prague 8
Lékárna v Malešicích, Plaňanská 573/1, 108 00 Prague 10
Lékárna Šustova, Šustova 1930/2, 149 00 Prague 11
DENMARK
Copenhagen
Steno Apotek, Vesterbrogade 6C 1620 København V
FRANCE
Bordeaux
Pharmacie des Capucins, 30 place des Capucins 33800 Bordeaux
Lile
Grande Pharmacie des Halles, 99 rue Massena 59000 Lille
Pharmacie Delobelle, 12 rue Eglise 59310 Orchies
Lyon
Aprium Grande Pharmacie des Gratte-Ciel, 28 avenue Henri Barbusse 69100 Villeurbanne
Nice
Pharmacie Riviera, 66 avenue Jean Médecin 06000 Nice
Paris
Pharmacie Internationale de Paris, 17 bis boulevard de Rochechouart, Paris, 75009
Pharmacie Européenne, 6 place de Clichy, Paris, 75009
Pharmacie Internationale, 5 place Pigalle, Paris, 75009
Pharmacie de l’Opéra, 1 rue Auber, Paris, 75009
Grande Pharmacie de la Nation, 13 place de la Nation, Paris, 75011
Pharmacie J. Rico, 6 place Félix Eboué, Paris, 75012
Pharmacie Italie Tolbiac, 61 avenue d’Italie, Paris, 75013
Pharmacie des Arts, 106 boulevard Montparnasse, Paris, 75014
Aprium Pharmacie centrale Paris 15, 52 rue du Commerce, Paris, 75015
Pharmacie Exelmans, 77 boulevard Exelmans, Paris, 75016
Pharmacie du Village, 26 rue du Temple, Paris, 75004
Pharmacie Paris-Charonne
136 rue de Charonne, Paris, 75011
La Pharmacie de République, 5 place de la République, Paris, 75003
GERMANY
Berlin
BerlinApotheke Friedrichshain, Warschauherstr. 27, 10243 Berlin
Apotheke, Europaplatz 1 Ebene 1 10557 Berlin
Nordend-Apotheke, Dietzgenstraße 189 13156 Berlin
Munich
Kurfürsten-Apothekek am Elesabethplatz, Franz-Joseph-Straße 48, 80801 Munich
ITALY
Brescia
Bravi Farmacie, Via San Zeno 95, 25124 Brescia
Florence
Farmacia, Via Donizetti 80 50018 Scandicci
Lucca,
Alliance Farmacie Comunali, Piazza Curtone 7 55100 Lucca
Milan
Farmacia Boccaccio, Via Giovanni Boccaccio 26 20123 Milan
Farmacia Santa Teresa, Corso Magenta 96 20123 Milan
Farmacia Viscontea, Piazza Roma 6 20088 Gudo Visconti
Naples
Farmacia Londra, Piazza Municipio 54/55 80133 Naples
Farmacia Garzia, Corso San Giovanni a Teduccio 102 80146 Naples
Farmacia Leone, Via Santa Maria A Cubito 441 80145 Naples
Farmacia Mandanici, Via Alessandro Manzoni 71 80026 Casoria
Rome
Farmacia Igea San Gallicano, Piazza Barberini 49 00187 Rome
Farmacia Piram, Via Nazionale 228 00184 Rome
Farmacia Cipro, Viale degli Ammiragli 33
00136 Rome
Farmacia Marconi, Viale Guglielmo Marconi 174
00146 Rome
Farmacia Fabiani, Via Appia Nuova 93A 00183 Rome
Farmacia San Gabriele, Via Nomentana 564 00141 Rome
Farmacia Igea, Largo Cervinia 23 00135 Rome
Farmacia del Serafico, Via Simone Martini 34 00142 Rome
Farmacia San Paolo, via Ostiense 168 00146 Rome
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam
Amsterdam Central Pharmacy, De Ruijterkade 24-a
1012 AA, Amsterdam
Folkertshop, Schokkerlaan 56 1503 JR Zaandam
NORWAY
Oslo
Apotek, Jernbanetorget 4 B Oslo
Apotek 1 Legevakten, Storgata 40 0182 Oslo
POLAND
Kraków
Apteka Dbam o Zdrowie ul. Kalwaryjska 94
Apteka Dr. Max ul. Karmelicka 23
Apteka Galla ul. Galla 26
Apteka Pod Eskulapem ul. Kazimierza Wielkiego 117
Apteka Prywatna ul. Mogilska 21
Warsaw
Apteka Beata 24 al. Solidarności 149 00-898 Warsaw
Apteka Przy Willowej, ul. Puławska 39 02-508 Warsaw
Miro Apteka, pl. Mirowski 1 00-138 Warsaw
Apteka przy Placu Zbawiciela, ul. Mokotowska 12 00-640 Warsaw
Apteka Cefarm, ul. Leszno 38 01-175 Warsaw
Apteka 24h, ul. Żwirki i Wigury 43A 02-091 Warsaw
Apteka Cefarm, ul. Barkocińska 6 Warsaw
Apteka Przy Bażantarni, Przy Bażantarni 11 02-793 Warsaw
Apteka Wawa, ul. Światowida 47 03-144 Warsaw
Apteka Juventa, Żeromskiego 13 01-887 Warsaw
Apteka Włochy, ul. Globusowa 25 02-436 Warsaw
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
Farmácia Uruguai, Av. Uruguai, 18 1500-613 Lisbon
Farmácia São Mamede, R. da Escola Politécnica, 82 1250-102 Lisbon
Farmácia Holon, R. Azedo Gneco, 4 2845-409 Amora
Farmácia Bento Lino, Avenida Vale Milhaços 34 2855-386 Seixal
Porto
Farmácia São Joã, Estrada da Circunvalação, 7698 4200-162 Porto
SPAIN
Alicante
Farmcia garrido azpiroz, av de jaume i, 4, 03780 pego, Alicante
Barcelona
Farmàcia Clapés Antoja, La Rambla, 98
+ 34 93 301 28 43
Farmàcia Dra. Castells Soler, Passeig de Gràcia, 90 (at the corner of Provença)
+34 93 487 61 45
Farmacia Torres, Aribau, 62 (at the corner of Aragó street)
+ 34 93 453 92 20
Farmàcia Laguna Ventosa, Provença, 459 (at the corner of Lepant street)
+ 34 93 455 12 07
Farmàcia Fuente Illa, Riera Blanca, 191-193 (at the corner of Constitució street)
+34 93 332 15 95
Farmàcia Saltó, Avinguda Madrid, 220 (at the corner of Del Vallespir)
+34 93 339 63 32
Farmàcia Boada i Soler, Plaça Bonanova, 6
+ 34 93 417 80 32
Farmàcia Boquer Torrens, Passeig Sant Gervasi, 53
+34 93 417 02 40
Farmàcia Cervera Bech, Carrer del Comte d’Urgell, 241
+34 933 214 338
Farmàcia Biosca & Fernández, Rambla Guipúzcoa, 67-69 (at the corner of Selva del Mar street)
+34 93 314 48 20
Córdoba
Farmacia Mendez Picon, Avenida América, 3 14008 Cordoba Tel: 957-472-095
Granada
Farmacia Zarco Rios, Puerta Real, 2
18009 Granada Tel: 958-263-113
Farmacia Santa Maria, Calle Periodista José Maria Carulla, 8 18014 Granada Tel: 958-154-949
Madrid
Farmacia Lopez Laguna
Calle Velazquez, 70 28001 Madrid
Tel: 915-756-028
2. Farmacia Sexta Avenida
Avenida de la Victoria, 2 Centro Commercial Sexta Avenida, El Plantío – 28023 Madrid
Tel: 913-728-818
3. Habana 7
Paseo de la Habana, 7 28036 Madrid
Tel: 915-612-244
4. Farmacia 24h Goya 89
Calle Goya, 89, 28001 Madrid (Madrid)
Tel: 914-354-958
5. Farmacia Astura 24h
Calle Francisco Silvela, 36, 28028 Madrid
Tel: 913-563-573
6. Alcala 173
Calle Alcala, 173 – Corner of Montesa 28009 Madrid
Tel: 914-013-639
Málaga
Farmacia Caffarena
Alameda Principal, 2 (Corner Calle Larios)
Tel: 952-212-858
Farmacia Reding, Paseo de Reding, 17
Tel: 952-223-731
Sevilla
Farmacia Neto Del Rio C.B., Calle Castillo de Constantina, 4 41013 Sevilla
Tel: 954-610- 437
València
Farmacia Tornero Medina, Carreró de Suay, 205, 46022 València
Zaragoza
Farmacia Ortopedia Morte, Passeo de Sagasta, 8, 50006 Zaragoza
SWEDEN
Stockholm
Apoteket C W Scheele, Klarabergsgatan 64
SWITZERLAND
Zürich
Bellevue Apotheke, Theaterstrasse 14 am Bellevueplatz 8001 Zürich
TopPharm Vindonissa-Apotheke, Zürcherstrasse 26 5210 Windisch
UNITED KINGDOM
England
Aylesbury
Tesco Stores, Broadfields Retail Park Bicester Road Aylesbury HP19 8BU
Tesco, Broadfields Retail Park Bicester Road
Aylesbury HP19 8BU
Birmingham
Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Littleton St W Walsall WS2 8EQ
Asda, Walmley Ash Road Sutton Coldfield B76 1XL
Bournemouth
Tesco Stores, Yarrow Road Mannings Heath Poole BH12 4NX
Durham
Tesco Pharmacy, Greenwell Road Newton Aycliffe DL5 4DH
London
Zafash, 233 Old Brompton Road London SW5 0EA
Appleby Pharmacy, Unit 3 Belvue Road Belvue Industrial Estate London UB5 5HX
Asda, Marshall Road, Leyton E10 5NH
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Dundee
Tesco, Riverside Drive Dundee
Edinburgh
ASDA, Halbeath Road Retail Park Dunfermline KY11 ASDA, 4LPCarberry Road Kirkcaldy KY1 3NU
Glasgow
Asda Stores, Phoenix Retail Park Linwood Road Paisley PA1
Tepnel Pharma Services, Appleton Place, Appleton Parkway, Livingston 04862
Wales
Cardif
Tesco Extra, Culverhouse Cross Vale Of Glamorgan Cardiff
TRAVEL INSURANCE
One can also buy travel health insurance that will cover some of the cost for health expenses while traveling. Go to our What You’ll Need Page ➾ Travel Insurance for more information.