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Sick while visiting Florence Cathedral, the Uffizi, or staying in the historic center? English-speaking licensed doctors available in 30 minutes. Digital prescriptions sent directly to your phone for rapid pharmacy pickup
Immediate Medical Care for Travelers in Florence’s Historic Core
If you are exploring Piazza del Duomo, walking past Ponte Vecchio, visiting the Uffizi Gallery, or staying in a central hotel or apartment and suddenly feel unwell, you shouldn't have to waste hours navigating crowded public emergency rooms (Pronto Soccorso) or struggling across cobblestone streets while ill.
How It Works in 3 Simple Steps
Get access to healthcare in 3 easy, secure steps without downloading any apps.
Submit Your Request:
Consultation / Review:
Pick Up at Any Nearby Pharmacy
Fill out our fast 2-minute online intake form describing your symptoms or medication needs.
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Video Consultation (€89): Speak directly with an English-speaking doctor via your browser within 30 minutes (Available daily 8:00 AM – 10:30 PM).
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Prescription Refill (€49): A licensed MD reviews your request and issues your e-prescription within 1–2 hours.
Receive an official Italian electronic prescription (PDF with barcode) directly on your smartphone. Walk into any local Farmacia around Piazza del Duomo, Piazza della Repubblica, or Via dei Calzaiuoli to collect your medication immediately.
Finding a Pharmacy near Florence Duomo & Historic Center
Your digital barcode prescription is accepted at 100% of pharmacies across Florence and Italy. Convenient pharmacies in the pedestrian historic core include:
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Farmacia del Duomo (Piazza del Duomo, 29r): Located directly opposite the cathedral entrance.
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Farmacia Molteni (Via dei Calzaiuoli, 7r): Historic, highly accessible pharmacy on the main walking corridor between the Duomo and Piazza della Signoria.
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Farmacia all'Insegna del Cinghiale (Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, 4r): Right next to the famous Porcellino bronze fountain and Ponte Vecchio area.
Itemized Receipts for Travel Insurance: Every video visit and prescription renewal includes an itemized English PDF medical invoice ready for immediate travel insurance reimbursement.
English Speaking Doctor near Florence Duomo - Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Italian pharmacy accept my prescription from home? Most Italian pharmacies cannot process paper prescriptions from outside the EU/UK. Pyllola provides official Italian e-prescriptions with valid NRE barcodes recognized by all pharmacies across Rome.
Do I need to download an app? No. All video calls and intake forms run smoothly directly in your mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.).
How quickly can I see a doctor? Video consultations begin within 30 minutes of booking during operational hours (8:00 AM – 10:30 PM daily).
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