Jongno-gu Operates Public Night Pharmacies Open Until 1 AM

Jongno-gu Public Night Pharmacy.

Jongno-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Jeong Munheon) designates and operates a "Public Night Pharmacy" where residents can purchase medicines even at night and on holidays for their convenience.

The Jongno-gu Public Night Pharmacy is Ildeung Pharmacy (35 Gyeonggyojang-gil, Jongno-gu), located near Seodaemun Station behind the rear gate of Kangbuk Samsung Hospital. It is open 365 days a year, including weekends and public holidays, from 10 PM to 1 AM the next day.

Here, you can purchase general medicines such as antipyretics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, cold remedies, digestive aids, allergy medications, contraceptives, artificial tears, ointments, patches, and various medical supplies including masks.

Jongno-gu aims to address the medical service gap occurring during nighttime and holiday hours through the operation of the Public Night Pharmacy and to prevent misuse of medicines through professional medication guidance by pharmacists.

Furthermore, starting next year, when national funding becomes available due to amendments in the Pharmacist Act, the district plans to expand the number of public night pharmacies to two or more within the area. For more details, please contact the Pharmaceutical Affairs Team at the Jongno-gu Public Health Center.

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