Pharmacy in Grand Cayman

From our travel guide

Pharmacies in Grand Cayman range from large chain-affiliated drugstores to smaller independent chemists. Most dispense prescription medications, sell over-the-counter remedies, and carry a selection of health and personal care products. Several also offer basic medical equipment like blood pressure monitors, first-aid supplies, and mobility aids. If you take a regular medication, pack enough to last your trip and carry a copy of the prescription. Local pharmacies stock most common drugs if you run short.

The largest pharmacy network on the island is Health Care Pharmacy, with multiple locations spread across George Town, West Bay, Savannah, and the Seven Mile Beach corridor. They handle prescription dispensing, offer delivery services, and carry a wide range of OTC products. Doctors Hospital Pharmacy, located within the CTMH Doctors Hospital complex on West Bay Road, is convenient for patients seeing a doctor on-site. Kirk Pharmacy operates alongside Kirk Market near George Town and fills prescriptions while also stocking vitamins, supplements, and health foods.

Several pharmacies are attached to medical clinics, which makes it straightforward to see a doctor and pick up your prescription in one trip. The Cayman Islands Hospital in George Town has its own pharmacy for patients of the public health system. For after-hours needs, a few locations stay open later than standard retail hours; Health Care Pharmacy's West Bay Road location and the hospital pharmacy are the most reliable options outside regular business hours.

Prices for prescription and OTC medications are generally higher than in the US or UK due to import costs. If you are a resident with health insurance, check whether your plan includes pharmacy coverage and which pharmacies are in-network. Visitors should confirm their travel insurance covers medication costs. Most pharmacies accept US dollars and major credit cards.