Is there a pharmacy nearby?
'Farmacia' — stress the third syllable: 'far-ma-CÌ-a'. Four distinct syllables.
Use when you need medicine or health products. Italian pharmacists (farmacisti) are highly trained and can advise on minor ailments.
'C'è... qui vicino?' (Is there... nearby?) is a useful template. 'Farmacia' is a pharmacy/chemist. Note that cosmetics and beauty products are sold at a 'profumeria' or 'erboristeria', not typically at the farmacia.
La farmacia più vicina è aperta adesso?
Is the nearest pharmacy open now?
Asks about opening hours
C'è una farmacia di turno stanotte?
Is there an on-duty pharmacy tonight?
'Di turno' = on duty — 24-hour rotation
Dove posso comprare un antipiretico?
Where can I buy a fever reducer?
Asks for a specific type of medication
Italian pharmacies display a green cross (croce verde) sign, often illuminated. They operate on a rotation system (turno) so that at least one is open 24 hours. The nearest open pharmacy is posted on the door of closed ones and online at farmacieaperte.it.