For medicine after midnight in Kuwait, the reliable options are the 24-hour pharmacies: Pharmazone (22211100) for round-the-clock delivery, Royal Pharmacy (1881010) in Sharq, Salmiya and Farwaniya, Zamzam Pharmacy in Farwaniya (24737925) and the 24-hour Jana branches in Hawally, Mangaf, Jahra and Bneid Al Gar, plus the 24/7 pharmacies at Kuwait Hospital and New Mowasat Hospital. Al Hajery (1800077) and Ozone (22200004) stay open late and deliver. Prescription-only medicines must be collected in person with the prescription.
On this page
- 24-hour and late-night pharmacies in Kuwait
- 24-hour pharmacies by area
- Hospital pharmacies open 24/7
- Al Hajery Pharmacy: branches, hotline and app
- Ozone Pharmacy and other late-night chains
- Pharmazone: phone number and delivery
- Medicine delivery apps
- What needs a prescription in Kuwait?
- Tips for finding medicine at night
- Practical advice for new residents
- Useful numbers
- Frequently asked questions
- Related guides
24-hour and late-night pharmacies in Kuwait
The table lists the pharmacy chains and branches that residents rely on at night, with their published phone numbers. “24h” means the branch or delivery service is listed as open around the clock; others close around midnight but take late orders. Numbers come from the Kuwait Government Online (e.gov.kw) private-pharmacy directory and the chains’ own apps and listings.
| Pharmacy | Areas / branches | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmazone (فارمازون) | Nationwide, 24h delivery | 22211100 | App; free delivery over KD 5 |
| Royal Pharmacy (الصيدلية الملكية) | Sharq (main), Salmiya, Farwaniya | 1881010 | 24h; app |
| Al Hajery Pharmacies (صيدليات الهاجري) | Salmiya, Hawally, Jabriya, Fintas and 20+ branches | 1800077 (WhatsApp 98009060) | Most branches 8 AM–midnight; app with K-Net/Apple Pay delivery |
| Ozone Pharmacy (صيدلية أوزون) | Salmiya (Khansa St), Jahra, Hawally | 22200004 | Late-night; on Talabat |
| Al Mutawa Pharmacies (صيدليات المطوع) | Multiple areas | 1813131 | Delivery line |
| Al Sultan / Al Dawaeya (الدوائية) | Egaila | 1888124 | 24h delivery |
| Zamzam Pharmacy (صيدلية زمزم) | Farwaniya | 24737925 | 24h, free delivery |
| Jana Pharmacy (صيدلية جنى) | Hawally 22622629 · Mangaf 23731131 · Jahra 99154515 · Bneid Al Gar 22550606 | see areas | 24h branches |
| Boots (بوتس) | The Avenues, Kout Mall, Salmiya | 22214808 | Mall hours; app |
| Yako Pharmacy (صيدلية ياكو) | Multiple | 1800030 | Delivery |
| Spirit Pharmacy (صيدلية سبيريت) | Multiple | 1888156 | Delivery |
| Aster Pharmacy (صيدلية أستر) | Salmiya (Khansa St) | 22942627 | Attached to Aster clinics |
Opening hours change during Ramadan and on Eid holidays, and individual branches sometimes switch between 24-hour and late-night service. Call before driving across town at 3 AM.
24-hour pharmacies by area
If you need a pharmacy near you rather than a delivery, these are the 24-hour or late-night options in the main residential areas, based on the branches above:
| Area | 24-hour options | Late-night options |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait City / Sharq / Bneid Al Gar | Royal Pharmacy (Sharq), Jana (Bneid Al Gar) | Al Hajery and co-op pharmacies |
| Salmiya | Royal Pharmacy, New Mowasat Hospital pharmacy | Ozone and Aster (Khansa St), Al Hajery, Boots |
| Hawally / Jabriya | Jana (Hawally) | Ozone, Al Hajery (Hawally, Jabriya) |
| Farwaniya / Khaitan / Jleeb | Zamzam (Farwaniya), Royal Pharmacy (Farwaniya) | Co-op pharmacies |
| Mubarak Al-Kabeer / Sabah Al Salem | Kuwait Hospital pharmacy (Sabah Al Salem) | Co-op pharmacies |
| Ahmadi / Mangaf / Fintas / Egaila | Jana (Mangaf), Al Dawaeya delivery (Egaila) | Al Hajery (Fintas) |
| Jahra | Jana (Jahra) | Ozone (Jahra) |
| Anywhere | Pharmazone delivery (22211100) | Talabat pharmacy category |
Hospital pharmacies open 24/7
- Kuwait Hospital, Sabah Al Salem (22207777) – 24/7 pharmacy.
- New Mowasat Hospital, Salmiya (1826666) – 24-hour pharmacy next to the emergency department.
- Government hospitals – Amiri, Mubarak Al-Kabeer, Farwaniya, Adan and Jahra dispense around the clock, but only to patients seen in their own emergency department. You cannot walk in with an outside prescription.
If you are unwell at night and not sure whether you need a pharmacist or a doctor, the safer choice is the emergency department of the nearest hospital: it can examine you and dispense medicine on the spot. See our list of private hospitals in Kuwait for 24-hour private emergency rooms.
Al Hajery Pharmacy: branches, hotline and app
Al Hajery (صيدلية الهاجري) is one of the largest local chains, with more than 20 branches including Salmiya, Hawally, Jabriya and Fintas. Most branches open from 8 AM to midnight. The hotline 1800077 and WhatsApp 98009060 take orders and stock questions, and the Al Hajery app delivers over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, baby care and cosmetics with payment by K-Net or Apple Pay.
- Ask on WhatsApp whether an item is in stock at a specific branch before you go.
- The app is useful for repeat purchases such as baby formula, diabetes test strips and supplements.
- Prescription medicines ordered through the hotline still have to be collected with the prescription.
Ozone Pharmacy and other late-night chains
Ozone Pharmacy (صيدلية أوزون) has branches in Salmiya on Khansa Street, in Jahra and in Hawally, stays open late and is listed on Talabat, so you can order from it through the app. The number is 22200004. Other chains with delivery lines include Al Mutawa (1813131), Yako (1800030), Spirit (1888156) and Al Dawaeya in Egaila (1888124, 24-hour delivery). Boots (22214808) is in The Avenues, Kout Mall and Salmiya and follows mall hours.
Pharmazone: phone number and delivery
Pharmazone (فارمازون) is the chain most people call at night because it offers 24-hour delivery to all areas. The number is 22211100, and orders can also be placed in the Pharmazone app, with free delivery on orders above KD 5. As with every delivery service, it delivers over-the-counter items only; for prescription medicines you go to a branch with the prescription.
Medicine delivery apps
Talabat has a pharmacy category listing Ozone, co-op pharmacies (Salwa, Rumaithiya and others) and several independents; delivery usually takes 30–60 minutes. The chain apps – Al Hajery, Pharmazone, Royal and Boots – also deliver and accept K-Net and Apple Pay.
Under Ministry of Health rules, prescription-only medicines cannot be dispensed online. Apps deliver over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, baby products and cosmetics; antibiotics and cardiac, diabetes and psychiatric medicines are collected in person with the prescription.
What needs a prescription in Kuwait?
| Category | Prescription needed? | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Simple pain relief, fever, allergy | No | Paracetamol, ibuprofen, antihistamines |
| Cold and flu, creams, most vitamins | No | Cough syrups, antiseptic creams, vitamin D |
| Antibiotics | Yes – Kuwait-licensed doctor | Amoxicillin, azithromycin |
| Chronic disease medicines | Yes, for most | Blood pressure, heart, diabetes |
| Psychiatric medicines | Yes | Antidepressants, antipsychotics |
| Controlled medicines | Special MOH prescription | Opioids, benzodiazepines, ADHD stimulants, strong painkillers |
Carrying controlled medicines without the proper prescription, even when they were prescribed abroad, is a criminal offence in Kuwait; the US Embassy issued an alert on this in December 2025. If you take a regular medicine, bring the prescription from home with the generic drug name – pharmacists can usually find the Kuwait-registered equivalent. For bringing medicine into the country, see our Kuwait customs guide.
Tips for finding medicine at night
- Search Google Maps for “pharmacy” and filter by “Open now” to see what is closest.
- Call the branch first: confirm it is open and has the item in stock.
- If you have a prescription, take the original paper or the electronic copy and your Civil ID.
- For a child or elderly relative, bring the old box or a photo of it so the pharmacist can match the strength.
- If symptoms are severe – chest pain, breathing difficulty, high fever in a baby – skip the pharmacy and call 112 or go to an emergency department.
Practical advice for new residents
Pharmacies in Kuwait are easy to find – almost every co-op (jamiya) and mall has one, and most residential blocks have a private pharmacy within a few minutes’ drive. Pharmacists generally speak Arabic and English, so explaining your symptoms is rarely a problem. A few habits make night-time emergencies much easier:
- Save two numbers in your phone now: one 24-hour delivery pharmacy (for example Pharmazone, 22211100) and the pharmacy nearest your home.
- Keep a small home kit with paracetamol, an antihistamine, oral rehydration salts, plasters and a thermometer, especially in summer when heat exhaustion and stomach upsets are common.
- Keep a list of your regular medicines with their generic names and doses on your phone; it speeds up both pharmacy visits and emergency room triage.
- If you are covered by employer or private health insurance, ask whether your policy pays for medicines bought at partner pharmacies before paying cash.
- Check expiry dates when your order is delivered and keep the receipt in case an item needs to be exchanged.
Useful numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance, police, fire (all emergencies) | 112 |
| Ministry of Health hotline for medical enquiries | 151 |
| Ambulance headquarters | 24722000 |
| Al Hajery pharmacy hotline | 1800077 |
| Pharmazone 24h delivery | 22211100 |
| Royal Pharmacy | 1881010 |
For more numbers see important phone numbers in Kuwait.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pharmacy open now near me in Kuwait?
Search Google Maps for “pharmacy” and filter by “Open now”. Pharmazone, Royal Pharmacy, Zamzam and the 24-hour Jana branches are open around the clock, and Talabat shows which pharmacies are delivering right now.
What is the Pharmazone phone number?
Pharmazone’s number is 22211100. It delivers 24 hours a day and orders can also be placed in its app, with free delivery above KD 5.
What is the Al Hajery pharmacy number?
The Al Hajery hotline is 1800077 and its WhatsApp number is 98009060. Most branches open from 8 AM to midnight.
Where is Ozone Pharmacy in Kuwait?
Ozone has branches in Salmiya (Khansa Street), Jahra and Hawally, stays open late and is available on Talabat. The number is 22200004.
Can I buy antibiotics without a prescription in Kuwait?
Officially no. Antibiotics require a prescription from a Kuwait-licensed doctor under Ministry of Health rules.
Can pharmacies deliver prescription medicine?
No. Delivery services handle over-the-counter products only; prescription medicines must be collected in person with the prescription.
Do co-op (jamiya) pharmacies open 24 hours?
Most follow co-op hours (about 7 AM to midnight); some, such as Salwa and Rumaithiya, deliver through Talabat late into the night.