Which pharmacy is on duty?
TUR-no — two syllables, stress on first. 'Turno' = shift/duty. 'Farmacia' — far-ma-CHI-a.
Ask when you need a pharmacy at night, on Sunday, or on public holidays. Each area has a duty pharmacy rota.
'Di turno' means 'on duty' — the same phrase is used for doctors and nurses ('medico di turno'). 'Farmacia di turno' or 'farmacia notturna' is the pharmacy open outside normal hours. The schedule is posted on every pharmacy door ('tabella dei turni'). You can also search online or call 118.
Dove posso trovare la farmacia notturna?
Where can I find the night pharmacy?
Alternative phrasing — 'notturna' (night) is equivalent to 'di turno'
Siete aperti anche la domenica?
Are you also open on Sunday?
Ask before travelling to a specific pharmacy
C'è una farmacia aperta vicino all'ospedale?
Is there a pharmacy open near the hospital?
Hospital pharmacies ('farmacie ospedaliere') are sometimes accessible to the public
The duty pharmacy rota ('turno delle farmacie') in Italy is organised by local health authorities ('ASL'). By law, at least one pharmacy must be open 24 hours in each area. Duty pharmacies display a green illuminated cross and have a night window ('sportello notturno'). The FNOPI website and regional health apps allow real-time searches for open pharmacies.