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Staying in an Airbnb or boutique hotel in Oltrarno, San Frediano, or near Pitti Palace? Consult licensed, English-speaking doctors online within 30 minutes. Digital barcode prescriptions delivered straight to your phone.
Urgent Medical Care & Prescriptions South of the Arno in Florence
If you are staying across the river in Florence’s vibrant Oltrarno, San Frediano, or Santo Spirito neighborhoods and start feeling ill, crossing the bridges to find a clinic or waiting hours at a crowded public emergency room (Pronto Soccorso) is the last thing you want to do.
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 e-prescription (PDF with barcode) directly on your phone. Show the barcode at any local Farmacia in Santo Spirito, Piazza San Felice, or Borgo San Frediano to pick up your medicine immediately.
Finding a Pharmacy in Oltrarno & Santo Spirito
Your digital barcode prescription is accepted at 100% of pharmacies across Florence and Italy. Convenient pharmacies located directly south of the Arno include:
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Farmacia Pitti (Piazza San Felice, 4r): Centrally positioned right between Palazzo Pitti and Piazza Santo Spirito.
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Farmacia San Frediano (Borgo San Frediano, 18r): Easily accessible for guests staying along the San Frediano dining and nightlife strip.
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Farmacia Serragli (Via de' Serragli, 51r): Convenient for travelers and study-abroad residents in the inner Oltrarno streets.
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 in Florence Oltrarno - 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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