Bucheon City Operates 3 'Public Late-Night Pharmacies'... Average Monthly Usage of 2,069 Cases

Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 18th that it is operating three 'Public Late-Night Pharmacies' where medicines can be purchased during nighttime hours.

The designated Public Late-Night Pharmacies are Saehyundai Pharmacy in Yeokgok-dong, Ppuri Pharmacy in Simgok-dong, and Medipharmkeun Pharmacy in Wonjong-dong. These pharmacies operate from 10 PM to 1 AM the next day, 365 days a year, including holidays.

From January to May this year, there were a total of 10,347 visits during late-night hours, averaging 2,069 visits per month. The main users were people in their 20s to 40s. Additionally, respiratory medicines and antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory drugs accounted for the largest share of purchases.

Jo Yong-ik, Mayor of Bucheon, said, "Through the operation of Public Late-Night Pharmacies, citizens can safely and conveniently purchase medicines even late at night," adding, "We will continue to communicate with the Public Late-Night Pharmacies and the Bucheon City Pharmacists Association to create a medical service environment that citizens can trust and enjoy."

Public Late-Night Pharmacy [Photo by Asia Economy]

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