Pharmacies in Mermoz, Sacre-Coeur and VDN
Pharmacies and health shops in Dakar's central residential area: finding the on-call pharmacy, handling a prescription and choosing baby products.
Pharmacies in Mermoz, Sacre-Coeur and VDN
Mermoz, Sacre-Coeur, Point E and the area along the VDN form one of Dakar's best served residential areas for pharmacies. This guide is purely informational: for any question about a treatment or medication, consult a healthcare professional.
Finding the neighborhood's on-call pharmacy
A rotating on-call system keeps a pharmacy open at night, on Sundays and on public holidays. The list changes regularly from one area to another, so the most reliable approach is to check locally, with your usual pharmacy or a neighbor, to find out which address is on call that day.
Managing a prescription and ongoing treatment
If you are on an ongoing treatment, plan ahead to renew it before travel or a holiday, and keep a copy of your prescription with you. For questions about a medication, an interaction or a dosage, the pharmacist is a useful first point of contact, but only a healthcare professional can adjust a treatment.
Health shop products and everyday care
Several addresses in the area combine a standard pharmacy with a health shop section: skincare, supplements, hygiene products and common medical accessories. This makes it easy to group several purchases into a single stop instead of making multiple trips.
Baby and young children's products
Families in the area generally find basic baby products without difficulty: infant formula, diapers, hygiene items and care products suited to young children. If you are unsure about a product or dosage for an infant, always ask a healthcare professional rather than relying on the label alone.
Practical tips and useful numbers
For last-minute needs, it helps to keep two or three pharmacy addresses in the area in mind rather than just one, in case a specific product is out of stock. In a medical emergency, the SAMU can be reached at 1515, the Police at 17 and the Fire Department at 18. To compare several pharmacies in the area, the Dakar health directory lists several addresses with their details.
Recommended addresses on SeneFinder
- Pharmacie Mame Oumy Gueye : Dakar
- DAYA : Dakar
- Pharmacie Mame Aby Thiaw : Dakar
- Pharmacie Point E : Point E
- Pharmacie Stella : Dakar
- Parapharmacie YASS : Dakar
- Pharmacie Abdoulaye : Dakar
To see all addresses in this category or explore the Dakar directory, check out the full listing.
Useful tools
- Plan your route to the pharmacy
- Convert your currency to FCFA
- Useful numbers and practical info
- Do you run a pharmacy? List your business
For more, read our guide on on-call pharmacies in Dakar or our guide to the Mermoz neighborhood.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which pharmacy is on call in Mermoz or Sacre-Coeur?
The simplest approach is to check locally, with your usual pharmacy or a neighbor, since the on-call list changes regularly.
Do pharmacies in this area sell health shop products?
Yes, several addresses combine a standard pharmacy with a health shop section for everyday care and supplements.
Where can I find baby products in this area?
Most pharmacies in the neighborhood carry infant formula, diapers and hygiene products for young children. If in doubt, ask a healthcare professional for advice.