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Looking for a pharmacy near you in Mariano Roque Alonso, maybe one open late? The right one has your medicine today and doesn't make you cross half the city along the Transchaco. Before you go, call or WhatsApp with the exact name, dose and form of the medicine, and ask until what time they are open: map hours are not always current, especially at night and on holidays.
How do you find a pharmacy near you that is open?
- Search "farmacia" on your phone map and keep two or three in your barrio (Surubi'i, Universo, San Blas, Remanso, Villa Margarita, Central and others). Save their numbers.
- The city borders Asunción to the south, Limpio to the north and Luque to the east (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Near a city line, the closest late-opening pharmacy may be next door.
- At night, on Sundays or holidays, call even if the map says "open", and ask them to confirm the item is in stock.
Plan around the Transchaco
Ruta PY03 (the old Transchaco) is the city's main avenue (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)) and it clogs at rush hour: in May 2026, people were still waiting up to half an hour for buses just after 7:00 (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). If you walk or take the bus, choose a pharmacy on your side of the road. If you work in Asunción, buying on the way home often beats going out again.
If the hospital is out of your medicine
At the Hospital Distrital de Mariano Roque Alonso, missing medicines are the most common patient complaint: in July 2026 a diabetic patient said her medication had been out for four months (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)). If you take something long-term:
- Ask the hospital pharmacy when stock is due, but keep a private pharmacy as backup.
- Reorder a few days before you run out.
- Photograph the box and prescription so any pharmacy can match the active ingredient and dose.
Prescriptions and antibiotics
Since 1 November 2018, antibiotics are sold only with a prescription. It is valid for five days and must show the patient's details and ID (cédula) number, the diagnosis, the doctor's signature and stamp, and their professional registration number (La Nación (opens in a new tab)). The pharmacy keeps the prescription on file (PAHO (opens in a new tab)), so bring the original, not just a photo.
What should you check at the counter or on delivery?
DINAVISA inspections have found products not registered in Paraguay, prices above the set level and shops without cold-chain equipment (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)).
- Registration: every medicine entering the country must have its health registration printed on the box, with the laboratory.
- Cold chain: insulin and other refrigerated items should come out of a fridge. Summers here pass 40 °C (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)), so don't leave them in the car.
- Licensing: DINAVISA has a public licensed-establishments lookup (opens in a new tab). Don't buy medicines on social media, where counterfeits circulate, mainly slimming, cosmetic and sexual-enhancement products (La Nación, 2024 (opens in a new tab)).
- Payment: 7 in 10 electronic payments are now by QR (ABC Color, 2026 (opens in a new tab)); still ask whether delivery riders take cash.
What if it is an emergency?
If it can't be solved at the counter, stop looking for a pharmacy: go to the Hospital Distrital, which has an emergency department (Hoy (opens in a new tab)), or call SEME on 141 for an ambulance (Última Hora (opens in a new tab)).
FAQ
How do I find a pharmacy near me in Mariano Roque Alonso?
Use your phone map to find the ones in your barrio, save two or three numbers and call first to confirm stock and hours. Near the city line, check Limpio, Luque or Asunción too.
Is there a pharmacy open late in Mariano Roque Alonso?
Hours vary by shop and day, so don't rely on the map alone. Call before you leave, especially at night, on Sundays and on holidays.
Do I need a prescription for antibiotics in Paraguay?
Yes. Since November 2018 antibiotics are prescription-only; the prescription is valid for five days and the pharmacy keeps it.
What if the hospital doesn't have my medicine?
Ask when it will be restocked and keep a private pharmacy as backup. Show a photo of the box or prescription so they match the same active ingredient and dose.
