Pharmacies

Affordable medicines, easy over-the-counter access, and where to find a 24-hour pharmacy in Qum.

Pharmacies are an essential part of any community, providing access to medication and health products. Qum has numerous pharmacies scattered across the city, many of them open 24 hours a day.

Medicines are generally affordable in Iran, especially those manufactured locally — to save money, you can ask for the Iranian brand rather than a foreign one. A useful thing to know: many drugs that would need a prescription in the West are available over the counter here, allowing quicker and easier access.

Most pharmacies also have a retail section with various healthcare products and cosmetics. Two popular 24-hour pharmacies are Dr. Kaviani Pharmacy on Niyayish Boulevard and Imam Reza Pharmacy on Shahid Saduqi Street.