{"id":10347,"date":"2026-05-26T11:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:49:02","slug":"farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-pharmacies-cheap-medicines\/","title":{"rendered":"Pharmacies in Andorra 2026: cheap and non-prescription medicines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group articulos-relacionados\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related articles<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/alcohol-price-in-andorra\/\">Alcohol prices in Andorra 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/healthcare-in-andorra\/\">Healthcare in Andorra: CASS and the health system<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/traveling-to-andorra-tourist-tips\/\">Guide to traveling to Andorra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/compras-andorra-que-comprar-precios\/\">Shopping in Andorra<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"datos-clave\" style=\"background:#fff8e1;border:1px solid #ffc107;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;margin:20px 0\"><strong>Key facts \u2014 Pharmacies in Andorra 2026: cheap and over-the-counter medicines<\/strong><ul><li>Source: Andorran official bodies<\/li><li>Last updated: 2026-05-26<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"\\u00bfSon m\\u00e1s baratos los medicamentos en Andorra que en Espa\\u00f1a?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"S\\u00ed. Los medicamentos de prescripci\\u00f3n cuestan entre un 30 y un 50% menos que en Espa\\u00f1a, y los de venta libre un 20\\u201340% menos. La raz\\u00f3n es que Andorra aplica un IGI del 4,5% en lugar del IVA del 21% espa\\u00f1ol, y no est\\u00e1 sujeta a la regulaci\\u00f3n de precios farmac\\u00e9uticos de la UE.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"\\u00bfQu\\u00e9 medicamentos puedo comprar sin receta en Andorra?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"En Andorra se pueden comprar sin receta medicamentos como el sildenafil (Viagra), ciertos antibi\\u00f3ticos con consulta al farmac\\u00e9utico, antiinflamatorios a dosis m\\u00e1s altas, antihistam\\u00ednicos de alta concentraci\\u00f3n y otros productos que en Espa\\u00f1a requieren prescripci\\u00f3n. Los farmac\\u00e9uticos andorranos son muy consultivos.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"\\u00bfPuedo llevar medicamentos comprados en Andorra a Espa\\u00f1a?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"S\\u00ed, para uso personal. La regla general es que puedes llevar hasta 3 meses de suministro. Para sustancias controladas o medicamentos de prescripci\\u00f3n, las aduanas pueden solicitar receta. 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La farmacia de guardia nocturna se publica en la puerta de todas las farmacias.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"SpeakableSpecification\",\n            \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n            \"cssSelector\": [\n                \".post-intro\",\n                \".pharmacy-table\",\n                \"h2\"\n            ]\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n            \"itemListElement\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n                    \"position\": 1,\n                    \"name\": \"Inicio\",\n                    \"item\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/\"\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n                    \"position\": 2,\n                    \"name\": \"Turismo\",\n                    \"item\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/category\\\/turismo\\\/\"\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"ListItem\",\n                    \"position\": 3,\n                    \"name\": \"Farmacias en Andorra 2026\",\n                    \"item\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos\\\/\"\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<p>The <strong>pharmacies in Andorra<\/strong> They are one of the favorite destinations for Spanish and French visitors. With the IGI (Andorran tax) on <strong>4.5% instead of the VAT of 21%<\/strong> Thanks to the tax Spain applies to medicines, savings can reach up to 501% on some products. We explain what you can buy, where, and what the limits are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Why are medicines cheaper in Andorra?<\/h2>\n<p>There are two main reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Taxation:<\/strong> Andorra applies the IGI (General Indirect Tax) at 4.5% on medicines. In Spain, the pharmaceutical VAT is 21% for parapharmaceuticals and 10% for most medicines (4% for those considered essential). The difference is significant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>European regulation:<\/strong> Andorra is not subject to EU pharmaceutical price regulation, which allows laboratories to set more competitive prices for the Andorran market.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>The result: <strong>prescription drugs 30\u201350% cheaper<\/strong> and over-the-counter and parapharmaceutical products <strong>20\u201340% more economical<\/strong> than in Spain or France.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What you can buy without a prescription in Andorra (that requires a prescription in Spain)<\/h2>\n<p>Andorran pharmacies have a more liberal policy than Spanish pharmacies regarding over-the-counter medications. With the pharmacist&#039;s advice, it is possible to obtain:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sildenafil (generic Viagra):<\/strong> It&#039;s legal without a prescription, ID is required, and there&#039;s a quantity limit. Price: from \u20ac10\u201315 per tablet compared to \u20ac20\u201325 in Spain with a prescription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selective antibiotics:<\/strong> Some broad-spectrum antibiotics can be dispensed with a pharmacist&#039;s consultation for common infections (urological, respiratory).<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-dose anti-inflammatories:<\/strong> ibuprofen 600\/800mg and diclofenac in presentations that require a prescription in Spain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High concentration antihistamines:<\/strong> For severe allergies, 20mg presentations are available, which are prescription-only in Spain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Some vaginal antifungals:<\/strong> treatments that in Spain require a medical visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Andorran pharmacists are very well trained and do not sell medications without a prior consultation. If they have any doubts about your case, they will still ask for a prescription.<\/p>\n\n<h2>What does require a prescription in Andorra?<\/h2>\n<p>Just like in other countries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Powerful opioids (morphine, oxycodone, tramadol at high doses)<\/li>\n<li>Benzodiazepines (diazepam, alprazolam, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Controlled substances of the Convention on Psychotropic Substances<\/li>\n<li>Hospital-use medications<\/li>\n<li>Long-term chronic treatments (insulin, anticoagulants)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>The products most purchased by tourists<\/h2>\n<div class=\"pharmacy-table\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Estimated price in Andorra<\/th><th>Estimated price in Spain<\/th><th>Approximate savings<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Voltaren gel 100g<\/td><td>~6 \u20ac<\/td><td>~10 \u20ac<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Aerius 20 tablets (desloratadine)<\/td><td>~5 \u20ac<\/td><td>~8 \u20ac<\/td><td>37%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Systane eye drops<\/td><td>~8 \u20ac<\/td><td>~13 \u20ac<\/td><td>38%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Omega 3 500mg x60<\/td><td>~9 \u20ac<\/td><td>~15 \u20ac<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Vitamin C facial serum 30ml<\/td><td>~12 \u20ac<\/td><td>~20 \u20ac<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Ibuprofen 600mg x40<\/td><td>~4 \u20ac<\/td><td>~7 \u20ac<\/td><td>43%<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Sensodyne toothpaste<\/td><td>~3,5 \u20ac<\/td><td>~5,5 \u20ac<\/td><td>36%<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>Indicative prices 2026. May vary depending on the pharmacy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>Limits on bringing medicines into Spain<\/h2>\n<p>When crossing back into Spain from Andorra, Spanish customs may carry out checks. The general rules are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Personal use:<\/strong> you can bring up to <strong>3 months supply<\/strong> for routine treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prescription medications:<\/strong> It is advisable to bring the medical prescription or a doctor&#039;s report justifying the use.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlled substances:<\/strong> Never without a prescription or supporting documentation. Customs may confiscate the goods and there may be penalties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmacy and supplements:<\/strong> There is no specific quantitative limit for reasonable personal use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In practice, routine checks focus on tobacco and alcohol (the items with the largest tax differential). Medicines are rarely seized unless the quantities are clearly commercial.<\/p>\n\n<h2>How many pharmacies are there in Andorra and what are their opening hours?<\/h2>\n<p>Andorra has approximately <strong>60 pharmacies<\/strong> for a population of 80,000 inhabitants \u2014 a density far exceeding the European average. They are distributed across the 7 parishes, with the highest concentration in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Regular hours:<\/strong> 9:00\u201313:00 and 15:00\u201319:30, Monday to Saturday. Some establishments in tourist areas are open until 20:00 or 20:30.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>On-call pharmacy:<\/strong> The on-call system ensures that there is always at least one pharmacy open outside of regular hours. The on-call schedule is posted on the door of every pharmacy and on the website of the Andorran College of Pharmacists.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Pharmacies<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to traditional pharmacies, Andorra has numerous <strong>parapharmacies<\/strong> (Parapharmacies) where cosmetics with active ingredients, dietary supplements, personal hygiene products, and skincare products are sold. These stores have even lower prices than pharmacies for parapharmacy products and do not require the presence of a licensed pharmacist.<\/p>\n<p>Brands such as La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SVR or Av\u00e8ne can be found at outlet prices in Andorran parapharmacies.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about pharmacies in Andorra<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Are medicines cheaper in Andorra than in Spain?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, between 20 and 50% cheaper depending on the product, thanks to the IGI of 4.5% compared to the Spanish VAT of 21%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>What can I buy without a prescription in Andorra?<\/h3>\n<p>Sildenafil, certain antibiotics with pharmacist consultation, high-dose anti-inflammatories, high-concentration antihistamines, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Can I bring medication from Andorra to Spain?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for personal use, up to a 3-month supply. Bring your prescription if it&#039;s a prescription medication.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Where are the pharmacies in Andorra and when do they open?<\/h3>\n<p>Approximately 60 pharmacies, mostly in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes. Opening hours: 9:00\u201313:00 and 15:00\u201319:30. The pharmacy on night duty is indicated on the door of each pharmacy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>You may also be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/compras-andorra-que-comprar-precios\/\">Shopping in Andorra: what to buy and prices<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/andorrainsiders.com\/en\/andorra-la-vella-what-to-see-and-do\/\">What to see in Andorra la Vella<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Article\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos\\\/#article\",\n    \"headline\": \"Farmacias en Andorra 2026: medicamentos baratos y sin receta\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos\\\/\",\n    \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-26\",\n    \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-26\",\n    \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Jose Sanchis\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/author\\\/insider\\\/\"\n    },\n    \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Andorra Insiders\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\",\n        \"logo\": {\n            \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/09\\\/andorra-insiders-logo.png\"\n        }\n    },\n    \"keywords\": \"farmacias, medicamentos, baratos, receta\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"es\",\n    \"about\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n        \"name\": \"Farmacias en Andorra 2026: medicamentos baratos y sin receta\"\n    },\n    \"citation\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"CreativeWork\",\n            \"name\": \"Govern d'Andorra\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/www.govern.ad\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"CreativeWork\",\n            \"name\": \"DAEE \\u2014 Estad\\u00edstica Andorra\",\n            \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/www.estadistica.ad\"\n        }\n    ],\n    \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/andorrainsiders.com\\\/farmacias-andorra-medicamentos-baratos\\\/\"\n    }\n}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fuentes-autoridad\" style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:3px solid #0073aa;padding:12px 16px;margin:24px 0;font-size:.9em\"><strong>Sources:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.govern.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Government of Andorra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estadistica.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DAEE \u2014 Andorra Statistics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bopa.ad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOPA<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ultima-actualizacion\" style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#666;margin-top:8px\"><em>Last updated: 2026-05-26<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Art\u00edculos relacionados Datos clave \u2014 Farmacias en Andorra 2026: medicamentos baratos y sin receta Fuente: organismos oficiales andorranos \u00daltima actualizaci\u00f3n: 2026-05-26 Las farmacias de Andorra son uno de los destinos favoritos de los visitantes espa\u00f1oles y franceses. 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