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Rigla Pharmacy: 24-Hour Branches, Hours and Payments

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Rigla Pharmacy: 24-Hour Branches, Hours and Payments
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This Rigla pharmacy Moscow guide covers a pharmacy chain based in Moscow, with branches across the city, including several that the official site lists as open around the clock and one near Kitay-Gorod in the center. For a visitor it is the simplest place to buy basic over-the-counter products, vitamins and hygiene items.

The signs and labels are in Russian, 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 a pharmacist, and in an emergency call the local emergency number.

Quick Facts

Russian name Ригла
Address Maroseyka Street 2/15с1, Moscow (a branch listed on the official site near Kitay-Gorod; the chain has no single flagship)
Metro Kitay-Gorod (Line 6, orange, and Line 7, purple, listed as the nearest station for the Maroseyka Street branch on the official site; the walking time was not verified)
Opening hours Hours vary widely by branch: many Moscow branches are listed as open 24 hours, others from about 08:00 or 09:00 to 22:00, so check the branch you plan to use (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 and late evening are calmer. For a night visit, use a branch listed as open 24 hours, and expect service through a window at some of them. Hours vary by branch, so check the one you plan to use.
Recommended duration 10 to 20 minutes
Website rigla.ru
Last updated October 8, 2026

Why Visit Rigla Pharmacy?

A pharmacy is useful for the small health and care items that travelers forget or run out of. Rigla branches sell over-the-counter remedies, vitamins and supplements, personal care and hygiene goods, and the chain lists online ordering with pickup and delivery in the app, which can help if you stay longer.

Its branches are common, and many are open all night, so you can find one even at a late hour, including some near Metro stations. The pharmacists can read a product name or active ingredient if you write it down, which is easier than explaining it. For serious problems, a clinic or a doctor is the right place, and the hotel reception can help with a referral.

Highlights of Rigla 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 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 shelf space holds vitamins and dietary supplements, and the chain advertises discounts on them in its app. 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.

Hygiene and first-aid items

Besides medicines, branches sell personal hygiene products, skin care, oral care items and basic first-aid supplies, which helps if you forgot a toiletry or need a plaster or a thermometer. Stock varies by branch, and the larger branches have the wider range. Check the dates, which are printed on the pack in day-month-year order.

Tip: Larger branches near Metro hubs have a wider range than small ones in residential streets.

Branches open around the clock

The official site lists many Moscow branches as open 24 hours, for example near Sokol, Shchelkovskaya and Voykovskaya, and a map service shows others the same way, while branches such as the one on Maroseyka near Kitay-Gorod are listed from 08:00 to 22:00. This makes a night-time purchase possible, but hours differ by branch, so check the exact branch before you go. Night service may be through a window.

Tip: Check the hours of the exact branch on the official store list before a night trip.

Online order and pickup

The chain offers ordering through its site and app, with pickup in a branch and delivery in some areas, and map listings mark branches with online order, pickup and medicine delivery. 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 Rigla branch is clean and orderly: bright lights, glass counters, shelves of boxed products behind the counter and a self-service area with hygiene goods 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 and late evening are calmer. Night branches may serve through a small window. Signs and labels are in Russian only, so a translation app helps, and staff rarely speak English.

History of Rigla Pharmacy

Rigla is a pharmacy chain headquartered in Moscow that grew into one of the larger networks in Russia. Trade reports describe a strong expansion in the early 2020s, including hundreds of new pharmacies opened in 2021 in premises vacated during the pandemic, and a network of several thousand outlets across dozens of regions by the end of 2023.

In Moscow the chain runs branches of different sizes, from small ones on residential streets to larger ones near Metro hubs, and many are open around the clock. It also runs online ordering with pickup and delivery through its site and app. Store numbers and rankings change often, so check the official site for current figures.

Tickets and Booking for Rigla Pharmacy

Payment. Cash in rubles is the safe option. Map listings show that branches accept cash, cards and QR code payment, 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 rigla.ru or the app, both in Russian, or search a map app for the brand name.

How to Get to Rigla Pharmacy

Rigla is a chain with many branches, so there is no single address. The official site lists branches with their nearest Metro station, for example Maroseyka Street 2/15с1 near Kitay-Gorod, and map listings show branches near stations such as Trubnaya, Chkalovskaya and Voykovskaya.

  • Find the nearest branch: use the pharmacy list on the official site or the app, or search a map service for the brand name.
  • At night: choose a branch listed as open 24 hours, and check the exact branch since hours differ.
  • Near hotels: ask the reception for the nearest pharmacy, which is often a few minutes on foot.

Accessibility

Branches vary: those on main streets and near Metro hubs are usually at ground level, while some may have steps at the door. A map listing for one branch shows a wheelchair entry, but 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 the pharmacy and most branches are near small cafes and supermarkets typical of the district. 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 many branches are on the ground floor. 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 of the exact branch on the official list, since some are open 24 hours and others close at 22:00.
  • Look for a branch near a Metro hub if you need a wider range, since small residential branches stock less.
  • 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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Metro stations near Rigla Pharmacy

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Restaurants and cafes near Rigla Pharmacy

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Nightlife near Rigla Pharmacy

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Hotels near Rigla Pharmacy

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Train stations and river piers near Rigla Pharmacy

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FAQ: Rigla Pharmacy

Are there 24-hour pharmacies in Moscow?

Yes. The official Rigla list shows many branches open around the clock, but hours differ by branch, so check the exact branch.

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 Rigla common in central Moscow?

Yes. The official list shows branches near central Metro stations such as Kitay-Gorod, and others across the city.

Can I order online as a visitor?

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

Does a pharmacy sell hygiene items?

Yes, branches sell hygiene products, skin care and basic first-aid supplies, as well as vitamins.

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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