By Angelo Coralini, Doctors Cyprus · Sources checked 28 September 2026.
For a night pharmacy in Nicosia, select Λευκωσία on the official Pharmaceutical Services duty page and check the relevant date. Match each listed address to your location and call to confirm access and medicine availability before setting off.
This guide covers the Republic of Cyprus Pharmaceutical Services rota. It is not a live map of every pharmacy operating across the wider Nicosia area.
Recognising Nicosia in the official list
Nicosia is also known as Lefkosia. On the official duty page, look for Διημερεύοντα Φαρμακεία Λευκωσίας. The linked spreadsheet contains the city’s published rota; check its date range before using it.
If your phone does not preview the file, download it and open it in a spreadsheet app. Alternatively, Cyta provides night-pharmacy information. Check the date printed with its results rather than assuming that the page title means the list has already rolled over to tonight.
Compare the actual addresses, not only “Nicosia”
Start from your own neighbourhood. Strovolos, Engomi, Aglantzia, Lakatamia and central Nicosia are different locations for a late-night journey. A search result containing “Nicosia” does not show which pharmacy is most practical to reach from your current address.
If the rota lists several options, identify the full street address of each relevant pharmacy and compare directions. A nearby map result that is not on the duty list should not displace a confirmed duty pharmacy merely because it has a familiar name or more reviews.
When calling, confirm the pharmacy’s street and area. Save the correct map pin after that conversation, particularly where names have more than one English spelling.
Check which jurisdiction a result belongs to
A broad search for “Nicosia” can produce results from different parts of the city. This article directs readers to the Republic of Cyprus Pharmaceutical Services lists. Do not assume that an address from a different system follows the same rota, access arrangements or prescription requirements.
For someone unfamiliar with the city, the useful question is not just “Is it in Nicosia?” but “Is this the address on the official list I am using, and can I reach it by my planned route?” Confirm that before arranging transport.
What to do after midnight
Check which overnight duty period applies. Do not automatically discard the preceding evening’s entry just because the calendar date has changed. Read the current notice and ask the listed pharmacist which contact or collection arrangement applies at that hour.
Being on duty can involve on-call prescription dispensing after the shop’s published opening period. If the storefront is closed, follow the posted duty-contact information rather than assuming that the service is unavailable or that another pharmacy is open.
Make the phone call useful
Have your prescription information and the exact medicine name ready. Say whether you are collecting for yourself or someone else, ask about stock, and confirm what to bring. If you need GESY collection, ask the pharmacy to confirm the relevant arrangements.
If you are unsure whether you need a prescription, speak to the pharmacist or an appropriate doctor. Our prescription guide explains the general routes. For a medical emergency, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
1. Are Nicosia and Lefkosia the same city name?
Yes. Nicosia is the English name; Lefkosia transliterates Λευκωσία. The official duty-list heading uses Λευκωσίας.
2. How do I find the nearest duty pharmacy in Strovolos?
Check the Nicosia rota, identify the available addresses and compare routes from your location in Strovolos. Call before travelling.
3. Can I assume the closest pharmacy on a map is open?
No. Check its duty assignment for the relevant date and confirm access by phone.
4. Does this guide cover every pharmacy across Nicosia?
No. It explains how to use the Republic of Cyprus Pharmaceutical Services rota and does not combine different pharmacy systems.
5. What should I search in Greek?
Use διανυκτερεύοντα φαρμακεία Λευκωσία or look for Διημερεύοντα Φαρμακεία Λευκωσίας on the official page.
More pharmacy and healthcare guides
Start with our Cyprus night-pharmacy guide, or browse our pharmacy directory. For medicine collection, see prescriptions and pharmacies in Cyprus. If you need a medical assessment, read how to find a doctor after hours.
Sources and updates
This is a guide to checking pharmacy availability, not a live duty list or medical advice. Always confirm the date and contact the pharmacy before travelling.
