Studying at Università per Stranieri, UniPG, or the Umbra Institute? Or visiting our historic hilltop city? Consult licensed, English-speaking doctors online within 30 minutes, with subsidized student rates available. Get digital barcode prescriptions sent straight to your phone.
Fast Healthcare & Prescription Access for the International Community in Perugia
Whether you are attending classes at Palazzo Gallenga, living in the university district of Elce, or exploring the medieval historic center, getting sick in Perugia can be challenging. Navigating the local public healthcare system without fluent Italian - or trying to travel down to the main hospital in San Sisto when you aren't feeling well - can be stressful and time-consuming.
🎓 Study-Abroad & University Student Subsidized Health Access
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 a scannable barcode) directly on your smartphone. Walk into any local Farmacia in the historic center, near Piazza Grimana, or in Elce to pick up your medication.
Finding a Pharmacy in Perugia
Your digital barcode prescription is accepted at 100% of pharmacies across Perugia and the rest of Italy. Highly convenient, student-friendly pharmacies in Perugia include:
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Farmacia San Martino (Piazza Fortebraccio, 6): Located directly in Piazza Grimana, right next to Palazzo Gallenga Stuart - incredibly convenient for students at the Università per Stranieri.
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Farmacia AFAS n.1 (Corso Vannucci, 11): Located right in the heart of the historic center on the main strip, close to Piazza IV Novembre and the Umbra Institute.
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Farmacia Elce (Via Francesco Innamorati, 2): Serving the busy university residential and student housing district of Elce, just north-west of the center.
Itemized Receipts for Travel Insurance: After your visit or refill, you will receive an itemized medical invoice in English. This document is designed for quick submission to international and study-abroad insurers (such as CISI, GeoBlue, Allianz, and IMG) for reimbursement.
English Speaking Doctor in Perugia - 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).
How do Perugia students access the subsidized medical rates? If you are enrolled at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia (Palazzo Gallenga), Università degli Studi di Perugia (UniPG), the Umbra Institute, or an affiliated study-abroad program, you qualify for subsidized telehealth rates. Simply apply promo code PERUGIA20 at checkout to receive €20 off a Full Medical Video Visit (€69 net), or code PERUGIA10 for €10 off an Urgent Prescription Refill (€39 net). During the brief intake step, simply upload a clear photo of your student ID, university badge, or official enrollment document.
Can I get my regular home prescription refilled in Perugia? Yes, without having to navigate local public clinics or travel down to the hospital in San Sisto. Italian pharmacies legally cannot dispense medications directly from non-EU prescriptions (such as from the US, UK, Canada, or Australia). Our Italian-licensed doctors review your regular medication history, dosage, or existing foreign prescription label online and convert it into an official Italian private e-prescription (Ricetta Bianca featuring a scannable barcode) sent straight to your phone as a PDF, valid at any pharmacy across Perugia. We can issue a renewable prescription for up to 3 months for regular medications.