Gorzdrav Pharmacy: Moscow Branches, Hours and Payments

By Moscow Vibes · October 8, 2026

This Gorzdrav pharmacy Moscow guide covers a pharmacy chain with many branches across the city, from small ones on residential streets to counters in shopping centers. For a visitor it is a practical place to buy basic over-the-counter products, vitamins, personal care items and pharmacy cosmetics.

The signs and labels are in Russian, branch hours vary, and the rules for medicines differ from those at home, so this page explains how to find a branch, what a pharmacy usually sells, how payment works and what to ask the pharmacist. It gives no medical advice: for any health problem ask a doctor or pharmacist, and in an emergency call the local emergency number.

Quick Facts

Russian name	Горздрав
Address	Pokrovka Street 1/Armyansky Lane 13с1, Moscow (a branch listed by an aggregator, entrance from Armyansky Lane; the chain has no single flagship)
Opening hours	Typical branch hours in Moscow are about 08:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and 09:00 to 21:00 at weekends, mall branches follow the mall's hours, and some branches close at 21:00 or open until 23:00, so hours vary by branch (as of October 2026 – check the official site).
Best time to visit	Mornings and the early evening after work are the busiest; the middle of the day is calmer. Many branches close between 21:00 and 23:00, so go earlier in the evening, and for a late-night purchase check for a 24-hour pharmacy of another chain, such as Rigla. Hours vary by branch, so check the one you plan to use.
Recommended duration	10 to 20 minutes
Website	gorzdrav.org
Last updated	October 8, 2026

Why Visit Gorzdrav Pharmacy?

A pharmacy is useful for the small health and care items that travelers forget or run out of. A Gorzdrav branch sells over-the-counter products, vitamins, pharmacy cosmetics, homeopathic products and medical goods, and the chain lists online ordering with pickup points and medicine delivery on its site and map listings.

Branches are common in residential districts and in shopping centers, and some larger ones offer extras such as a blood pressure monitor, per their map listings. Hours are shorter than at some 24-hour competitors, with many branches closing between 21:00 and 23:00, so it suits daytime and early-evening purchases. For serious problems, a clinic or a doctor is the right place, and the hotel reception can help with a referral.

Highlights of Gorzdrav Pharmacy

Over-the-counter basics

Pharmacies stock remedies for common minor complaints that can be bought without a prescription, such as throat lozenges, cold and flu products, pain relievers and stomach remedies. Which products are sold without a prescription depends on Russian rules, so ask the pharmacist rather than assume. If you need a particular medicine, write down its active ingredient, the international name on the box, and show it to the pharmacist, who can suggest what is available.

Tip: Write the active ingredient on your phone, since brand names differ between countries.

Vitamins and supplements

A large part of the shelves holds vitamins and dietary supplements, and map listings of branches mention vitamins as a feature. They are not medicines, and quality and labeling differ, so read the label, which is in Russian, and use a translation app for ingredients and dosage instructions. If you take medicines regularly, ask a doctor before adding supplements.

Tip: Use a translation app on the label before buying, especially for dosage.

Pharmacy cosmetics and personal care

Branches sell pharmacy cosmetics, skin and oral care, hygiene products and homeopathic items, which helps if you forgot a toiletry. The brands are mostly Russian, and the labels are in Russian, so check the ingredients with a translation app, especially if you have allergies. Stock varies by branch, and the larger branches have the wider range.

Tip: Larger branches in shopping centers have a wider range than small residential ones.

Medical goods and basic checks

Besides medicines, branches stock medical goods such as thermometers, bandages and similar items, and a map listing for one branch mentions a blood pressure monitor. These items are useful for small needs on a trip. Availability varies by branch, so ask at the counter. For any real health worry, see a doctor and do not rely on a pharmacy for diagnosis.

Tip: Ask whether a branch has the item you need before you plan around it.

Online order, pickup and delivery

The chain runs an online order service with pickup in a branch and delivery in some areas, and its customer center is listed as open daily from 09:00 to 21:00. The interface is in Russian and aimed at residents with local phone numbers and cards, so it is not practical for most visitors. If you stay in an apartment, your host may help with an order.

Tip: Ask your host to place an order rather than setting up the app yourself.

Asking the pharmacist

Pharmacists can usually find a product from its active ingredient or a photo of the pack, and some may speak a little English. Bring the original box or a written list of the active ingredients, and be ready to use a translation app. They can tell you whether an item needs a prescription, but they cannot replace a doctor.

Tip: Show a photo of the box or the active ingredient instead of describing symptoms.

Atmosphere

A Gorzdrav branch is clean and orderly: bright lights, glass counters, shelves of boxed products behind the counter and a self-service area with cosmetics and vitamins. Staff in white coats serve at the counter, and queues form at busy times.

The busiest hours are the morning and the early evening after work, while the middle of the day is calmer. Branches in shopping centers follow the mall’s hours, and many neighborhood branches close in the evening. Signs and labels are in Russian only, so a translation app helps, and staff rarely speak English.

History of Gorzdrav Pharmacy

Gorzdrav is a pharmacy chain based in Moscow, and its legal entity is registered in the city. It has grown into a network of several hundred branches in the city, with counts given by third-party sources that differ, so no number is stated here.

Little verified detail about the chain’s founding and development was found on official sources, so this section is kept short. The chain runs branches of different sizes, from small ones on residential streets to counters in shopping centers, and also offers online ordering with pickup and delivery. Store numbers change often, so check the official site for current information.

Tickets and Booking for Gorzdrav Pharmacy

Payment. Cash in rubles is the safe option. Map listings show that branches accept card payments, but which cards work for foreign visitors was not verified: foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself. Russian Mir cards and local apps are common but are not for foreign visitors in general.

At the counter. Many medicines are kept behind the counter, so you ask the pharmacist, and some require a prescription; whether a pharmacy can sell a given medicine to a visitor depends on Russian rules, which were not verified, so ask the pharmacist and check with your doctor before you travel. Carrier bags may be sold at the till.

Finding a branch. Use the pharmacy list on the official site gorzdrav.org or the app, both in Russian, or search a map app for the brand name, and check that the branch is open, since some listings are marked closed.

How to Get to Gorzdrav Pharmacy

Gorzdrav is a chain with many branches, so there is no single address. An aggregator lists a branch at Pokrovka Street 1/Armyansky Lane 13с1 with its entrance from Armyansky Lane, and a mall page lists a counter on the first floor of the Filion shopping center at Bagrationovsky Proezd 5, near Fili and Bagrationovskaya.

Find the nearest branch: use the pharmacy list on the official site or the app, or search a map service for the brand name.
Check status: some branches are marked shut down or possibly closed on map services, so confirm before you go.
Near hotels: ask the reception for the nearest pharmacy, which is often a few minutes on foot.

Accessibility

Branches vary: a map listing for one branch mentions full wheelchair access and tactile tiles, while others may have steps at the door. Accessibility is not uniform across the chain, so check a specific branch or ask on the spot if you need step-free access.

Food Nearby

A pharmacy is not a food stop, but branches are near small cafes and supermarkets typical of the district, and mall branches are next to food courts. For groceries see Pyaterochka, Perekrestok and VkusVill, and for sit-down Russian dishes see the Moscow Food Tour: Russian Cuisine and Local Specialties itinerary.

What to Bring

Bring the original box or a written list of the active ingredient of any medicine you need, a phone with a translation app and cash in rubles. Keep a copy of any doctor's note in your own language.

Photography Rules

Taking photographs inside a pharmacy is not appropriate, and staff may ask you to stop. Do not photograph staff or other customers, and follow any signs in the branch.

Family Suitability

Suitable for families for children's hygiene items and basic supplies, and some branches have full wheelchair access, which suits strollers. Aisles can be narrow in small branches. For any child's health problem, see a doctor, and do not rely on a pharmacy for diagnosis.

Moscow Vibes Tips

Write the active ingredient of a medicine on your phone, since brand names differ between countries, and show it to the pharmacist.
Check the hours and status of the exact branch, since some close at 21:00, others at 23:00, and a few listings are marked closed.
Choose a branch in a shopping center for a wider range and longer hours than a small residential one.
Ask whether an item needs a prescription before you plan around it.
Bring cash in rubles and a translation app, since staff rarely speak English.
For serious health problems go to a clinic or call the emergency number, not a pharmacy; ask your hotel reception for help.

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Sights near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Zaryadye Concert Hall Moscowabout 950 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: About 2.5 to 3 hours for a concert
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Central Children's Store on Lubyanka Moscowabout 950 m away (~15 min walk) · typical visit: About 1 to 2 hours
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Zaryadye Park Moscowabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours; 3 hours with the pavilions
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Maly Theatre Moscowabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk) · typical visit: About 3 hours for a performance
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Floating Bridge Moscow – about 1.1 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: About 30 minutes on the bridge, 1.5 to 2 hours with the park
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GUM Moscowabout 1.2 km away (~19 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours

Metro stations near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Kitay-Gorod Metro Stationabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)
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Lubyanka Metro Stationabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)
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Turgenevskaya Metro Stationabout 850 m away (~13 min walk)

Restaurants and cafes near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Megobariabout 150 m away (~2 min walk)
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Masa Madreabout 500 m away (~8 min walk)
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Tkemaliabout 1.0 km away (~17 min walk)
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SAVVAabout 1.1 km away (~18 min walk)

Nightlife near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Harat's Pubabout 200 m away (~3 min walk)
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Alexey Kozlov Clubabout 300 m away (~5 min walk)

Hotels near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Guten Duck Moscow Hostelabout 300 m away (~4 min walk)
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Rus Chistye Prudy Hostelabout 400 m away (~6 min walk)
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MOSS Boutique Hotelabout 400 m away (~7 min walk)

Train stations and river piers near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Kursky Railway Terminalabout 1.4 km away (~22 min walk)

Events and traditions near Gorzdrav Pharmacy

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Day of Slavic Writing and Culture in Moscowabout 750 m away (~12 min walk)
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Non/fiction Book Fair in Moscowabout 950 m away (~16 min walk)
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Spasskaya Tower Military Music Festivalabout 1.2 km away (~20 min walk)

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FAQ: Gorzdrav Pharmacy

Is Gorzdrav open 24 hours?

Not as a rule. Branch hours were found from about 08:00 to 22:00, with some until 23:00, so for night purchases check a 24-hour pharmacy of another chain such as Rigla.

Can I buy any medicine without a prescription?

No. Some medicines require a prescription, and the rules are Russian ones that were not verified here; ask the pharmacist and check with your doctor before you travel.

Can I pay with a foreign card?

Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are reported not to work in Russia, so carry cash in rubles; see the payment section for sanctions rules and other options.

Do the staff speak English?

Rarely. Write the active ingredient or show the box and use a translation app.

Is there a branch in central Moscow?

Yes, for example on Pokrovka Street, but some central listings are marked closed, so confirm the branch before you go.

Can I order online as a visitor?

The chain offers ordering, pickup and delivery in its Russian service, but it is aimed at residents, so it is not practical for most visitors.

Does a pharmacy sell cosmetics?

Yes, branches sell pharmacy cosmetics, hygiene items and vitamins as well as medicines.

What should I do in an emergency?

Call the local emergency number or ask your hotel reception for a clinic; a pharmacy is not a substitute for a doctor.

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