Pharmacies in Debrecen are an essential part of the city’s healthcare infrastructure. They provide prescription medications, over‑the‑counter remedies, health consultations, and wellness products. Debrecen has 58 pharmacies (gyógyszertár, patika) scattered around the city. 

Medicines can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription or with a valid prescription from your Hungarian GP or specialist.

Hungary also operates an e-prescription system, meaning pharmacies no longer need a paper prescription to buy medicines.

Pharmacists can use the patient’s Hungarian Health Insurance Card (TAJ kártya) and ID card to access the Electronic Medical Service Space (EESzT), which contains electronic prescriptions for each patient. Please note that Hungarian pharmacies do not accept prescriptions from abroad.

Hungary has a system of on‑duty pharmacies (ügyeletes gyógyszertárak). In Debrecen, one pharmacy is always designated to remain open outside normal hours.

On‑Call Pharmacy in Debrecen

• The BENU Pharmacy  serves as the duty pharmacy during nights, weekends, and holidays.
• On‑call hours: typically 10:00 p.m. – 07:00 a.m. on weekdays, and continuous overnight service on weekends and public holidays.
• Address: 1 Csapó Street, 4024, Debrecen
• Phone number: (+36) 52 532 839