Pharmacity - 186 Le Duan

Pharmacity - 186 Lê Duẩn is a chain pharmacy in Thanh Khê, central Da Nang. Pharmacity's current branch list identifies this address as operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The same branch is listed in the chain's Health Station programme for basic measurements such as blood pressure, blood glucose, uric acid and bone-density screening, with pharmacist consultation.

A verified 24-hour pharmacy in central Da Nang

The branch is at 186 Lê Duẩn, Thanh Khê, on one of the main east–west streets between the railway-station area and the Hải Châu city centre. Round-the-clock opening can be useful for an urgent but non-emergency medicine need after ordinary retail hours. Pharmacity's national hotline is 1800 6821; its menu routes customers to ordering support or branch and promotion information.

A 24-hour pharmacy is not an emergency department. Severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, stroke signs, major injury, loss of consciousness, poisoning, uncontrolled bleeding or a rapidly progressing allergic reaction require emergency medical care. Vietnam's ambulance number is 115. Do not delay hospital treatment simply because a retail pharmacist is accessible overnight.

Prescription medicines require a valid prescription

Pharmacity's delivery policy states that prescription medicines are sold at a physical Pharmacity pharmacy only when the customer presents a valid prescription. They are not sold through the chain's online checkout. Bring the original prescription or a legible electronic prescription together with identification when relevant. A foreign prescription may still need clarification or local clinical review.

Brand names vary between countries. Prepare the generic active ingredient, strength, dosage form, route and prescribed schedule rather than relying on package colour or a familiar brand alone. If the requested product is unavailable, do not accept a different ingredient merely because it is described as similar. Ask the prescribing clinician before changing a long-term treatment, antibiotic, anticoagulant, psychiatric medicine, hormone or medicine requiring monitoring.

Buying over-the-counter medicines safely

The chain sells non-prescription medicines in stores and permits eligible over-the-counter products to be ordered online. Explain the intended user, age, symptoms, duration, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, chronic conditions and current medicines. Ask the pharmacist to identify the active ingredient, dose, maximum daily amount, important interactions and the point at which medical assessment is needed.

Combination cold and pain products can duplicate paracetamol, antihistamines or decongestants already being taken. Check every ingredient rather than taking two branded products together. Children need age- and weight-appropriate dosing; adult tablets should not be divided or improvised without advice. Persistent fever, worsening pain, dehydration, breathing symptoms or illness beyond the expected course should be assessed by a clinician.

What international visitors should bring

English-speaking staff are not officially guaranteed at this branch or on every overnight shift. Bring the medicine name and dose in writing, a photograph of the existing package and the prescription when required. A translation app can help with basic information, but important changes to a treatment plan should be confirmed with a qualified clinician who understands the medical history.

Before leaving, compare the box with the request: active ingredient, strength, release type, route, quantity, manufacturer, expiry date and storage instructions. Ask for a labelled receipt. Keep the original packaging and information leaflet, especially if travelling onward or crossing a border. Do not buy loose or unlabelled tablets that cannot be reliably identified.

The Health Station service at this branch

Pharmacity's 2026 Health Station list includes 186 Lê Duẩn. The programme advertises basic checks for blood pressure, blood glucose, uric acid and bone density, followed by pharmacist consultation. These measurements can be useful as screening or monitoring information, but one result does not establish a diagnosis. Ask which test is being performed, whether fasting is required and how the equipment is cleaned between users.

An unexpectedly high or low result should be interpreted in context. Symptoms, recent food, hydration, medicines, technique and device accuracy can affect measurements. A pharmacist can explain the reading and suggest next steps, but suspected diabetes, gout, osteoporosis or hypertension requires appropriate medical evaluation. Urgent symptoms take priority over repeating a retail screening test.

Online ordering, collection and delivery

Eligible non-prescription medicines and other retail products can be ordered through Pharmacity's website, app or the 1800 6821 hotline. The chain offers home delivery within Vietnam and a pharmacy-pickup option. Prescription medicines are excluded from online sale, and online non-prescription medicines are supplied as complete boxes, bottles or packs rather than individual tablets or blisters.

The delivery page says rapid-order processing operates from 07:00 to 22:00, even though this physical branch is open 24/7. Delivery speed and local availability are therefore separate from store opening. Check that the pickup location is specifically 186 Lê Duẩn, because Da Nang has several Pharmacity branches. Product appearance online also does not prove that this individual store has stock.

Health products, devices and personal care

Beyond medicines, Pharmacity's official categories include supplements, mother-and-baby products, personal care, beauty care, medical devices and convenience items. Product availability varies by branch. Supplements are not interchangeable with prescription treatment and should not be assumed safe merely because they are sold in a pharmacy.

Show the pharmacist all regular medicines when considering vitamins, herbal products or high-dose minerals. Some can interact with anticoagulants, blood-pressure medicines, diabetes treatment or thyroid medicines. Pregnant people, children, older adults and anyone with liver or kidney disease should be particularly cautious about self-selecting supplements. For a medical device, verify size, intended use, warranty and whether consumables are readily available.

Payment and receipts

Pharmacity's operating rules list cash, domestic ATM cards and credit cards for direct purchases at its stores. Online transactions may have additional options, but a corporate payment list does not guarantee that every terminal or wallet works during every shift. Confirm the method before a substantial purchase, especially overnight.

Request an itemised receipt showing the product, quantity and price. Receipts and intact packaging are important if the wrong item was supplied or an insurer later asks for proof. Pharmacity's return policy contains significant exclusions for opened, divided, liquid, cold-chain, injectable and other products, so inspect the item before opening it. A retail purchase should not be assumed reimbursable under travel or health insurance.

Storage, transport and travel considerations

Ask about temperature, light and humidity requirements. Da Nang's heat can damage products left in a motorbike compartment, parked vehicle or direct sunlight. Medicines requiring refrigeration need an appropriate cold chain; do not improvise with loose ice that can freeze the product. Confirm how long the item may remain outside its recommended range.

Travellers should keep essential medicines in original labelled packaging and check destination-country rules before departure. Controlled medicines may require a prescription, doctor's letter or quantity limit. The fact that a product was legally purchased in Vietnam does not automatically permit import into another country. Carry critical medicines in hand luggage within airline security rules.

When to seek a doctor instead of another product

A pharmacy can dispense medicines, explain directions and help with straightforward product questions, but it cannot safely replace diagnosis when symptoms are severe, unusual or persistent. Seek medical assessment for escalating infection, repeated vomiting, dehydration, high or prolonged fever, severe abdominal pain, new neurological symptoms, significant injury, pregnancy-related concerns or a medicine reaction.

Possible severe allergy—breathing difficulty, facial or tongue swelling, collapse or a rapidly spreading rash with systemic symptoms—needs emergency help. Suspected overdose or poisoning also requires urgent specialist advice; do not wait for symptoms or attempt to neutralise the substance with another product. Vietnam Clinic's guide to pharmacies in Da Nang provides other verified options and practical questions for medicine purchases.

Verified services include 24/7 in-store pharmacy access, prescription dispensing with a valid prescription, over-the-counter medicines, pharmacist advice, Health Station measurements, online ordering for eligible products, pharmacy pickup and delivery within Vietnam. Retail categories include supplements, mother-and-baby care, personal care, beauty products and medical devices. Language, stock, screening availability and payment method should be confirmed for the intended visit.