This Stolichki pharmacy Moscow guide covers a pharmacy chain with branches across the city, including a branch on Pyatnitskaya Street that a map service lists as open 24 hours. The chain describes a range of over 15,000 products, from medicines to medical equipment, with pickup and delivery.
For a visitor it is a practical place to buy basic over-the-counter products, vitamins and personal care items. 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 | Столички |
|---|---|
| Address | Pyatnitskaya Street 16с1, Moscow (a branch listed by a map service as open 24 hours; the chain has no single flagship) |
| Opening hours | Branch hours in Moscow vary: some branches are listed as open 24 hours, many from about 08:00 or 09:00 to 21:00 or 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 is calmer. Many branches close at 21:00 or 22:00, so go earlier in the evening, and for a late purchase use a branch listed as open 24 hours or a 24-hour branch 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 | stolichki.ru |
| Last updated | October 8, 2026 |
Why Visit Stolichki Pharmacy?
A pharmacy is useful for the small health and care items that travelers forget or run out of. A Stolichki branch sells over-the-counter products, vitamins, personal care items and medical goods, and the chain says its range runs from medicines to medical equipment, with pickup and delivery through its site.
Branches are spread across the city, from the center to outer districts, and a few are listed as open 24 hours, which helps for a late purchase. 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 Stolichki 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 personal care
A large part of the shelves holds vitamins, supplements, skin and oral care and hygiene products. 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 instructions. If you take medicines regularly, ask a doctor before adding supplements.
Tip: Use a translation app on the label before buying, especially if you have allergies.
Medical goods and equipment
The chain describes a range that includes medical equipment next to medicines, so branches may carry items such as thermometers, blood pressure monitors and bandages. Availability varies by branch, so ask at the counter. These items are useful for small needs on a trip, but 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.
A 24-hour central branch
A map service lists the branch on Pyatnitskaya Street 16с1 as open 24 hours, which is useful in the center at night, while others on Novy Arbat Street 7с1 are listed until 21:00 and many outer branches close at 21:00 or 22:00. Hours differ by branch and one listing notes that posted hours may differ from map hours, so check the exact branch and the sign on the door before a late trip.
Tip: Check the exact branch and the posted sign, since map hours and door hours can differ.
Online order and pickup
The chain runs an online order service with pickup in a branch and delivery in some areas, with its site and a phone line in Russian. The interface is aimed at residents with local phone numbers and cards, so it is not practical for most visitors. Prices on the site and in the store can differ, so compare if you are a resident-style user. 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 an account 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 Stolichki 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 pharmacy 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. Neighborhood branches close in the evening, while a few are open at night. Signs and labels are in Russian only, so a translation app helps, and staff rarely speak English.
History of Stolichki Pharmacy
Stolichki is a pharmacy chain operating in Moscow, with branches across the city and some in the surrounding region. The chain describes a range of over 15,000 products, from medicines to medical equipment, with pickup and delivery.
Little verified detail about the chain’s founding and development was found on official sources, and branch counts differ between map services, so this section is kept short and no numbers are given. The chain runs branches of different sizes, from small ones on residential streets to larger ones in busy districts, and also offers online ordering. Store numbers change often, so check the official site for current information.
Tickets and Booking for Stolichki Pharmacy
Payment. Cash in rubles is the safe option. 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 stolichki.ru, in Russian, or search a map app for the brand name, and check the posted hours, since map hours can differ from the sign on the door.
How to Get to Stolichki Pharmacy
Stolichki is a chain with many branches, so there is no single address. Map services list branches in the center, such as Pyatnitskaya Street 16с1 (open 24 hours) and Novy Arbat Street 7с1, and in outer districts such as Smolnaya Street 57к1 near Belomorskaya and Ryazansky Avenue 75с1 near Ryazansky Prospekt.
- Find the nearest branch: use the pharmacy list on the official site, or search a map service for the brand name.
- At night: choose a branch listed as open 24 hours, and check the posted sign.
- Near hotels: ask the reception for the nearest pharmacy, which is often a few minutes on foot.
Accessibility
Branches vary: a business listing for one branch notes a ramp and a therapeutic range, 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. 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 a ramp, 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 of the exact branch and the sign on the door, since map hours can differ from posted hours.
- Use the Pyatnitskaya Street branch for a night-time need in the center, after confirming that it is open.
- 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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FAQ: Stolichki Pharmacy
Is Stolichki open 24 hours?
Some branches are listed as open around the clock, such as Pyatnitskaya Street 16с1, but many close at 21:00 or 22:00, 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 there a branch in central Moscow?
Yes, for example on Pyatnitskaya Street and Novy Arbat Street, according to map listings; confirm the branch before you go.
Can I order online as a visitor?
The chain offers ordering, pickup and delivery through its Russian site, but it is aimed at residents, so it is not practical for most visitors.
Does it sell medical equipment?
The chain describes a range from medicines to medical equipment, but availability varies by branch; ask at the counter.
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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