Pharmacy near me

NearMe lists 3,509 pharmacies across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (1,107), KwaZulu-Natal (566) and Western Cape (556). 83% of these entries include a phone number and 71% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.

Nearby options

The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.

Areas covered

The pharmacies we hold are spread across 711 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (110), Johannesburg (108), Durban (102), Tshwane (100), Randburg (63) and Sandton (59).

Pharmacies by province

How the 3,509 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:

Province	Listings	Towns and suburbs with the most
Gauteng	1,107	Johannesburg (105), Tshwane (100) and Randburg (63)
KwaZulu-Natal	566	Durban (100), Pietermaritzburg (43) and Umhlanga (22)
Western Cape	556	Cape Town (104), Bellville (22) and George (19)
Eastern Cape	222	Gqeberha (46), East London (25) and Kariega (9)
Mpumalanga	186	eMalahleni (21), Middelburg (21) and Mbombela (18)
Limpopo	158	Polokwane (24), Mokopane (11) and Tzaneen (11)
Free State	150	Bloemfontein (41), Welkom (10) and Sasolburg (10)
North West	140	Rustenburg (27), Potchefstroom (13) and Klerksdorp (12)
Northern Cape	58	Kimberley (12), Upington (8) and Kuruman (6)

366 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.

Chains and independents

Of the 3,509 pharmacies we hold, 1,030 (29%) carry a chain or brand name in our source. The most common are Alpha Pharm (277), Clicks (188), Dis-Chem Pharmacies (185), The Local Choice Pharmacy Hartenbos (136) and Pharmacy at SPAR (49). The other 71% are independent businesses or entries without a brand tag. Brand tags come from the open dataset and are not always complete, so a branch of a chain can appear without one.

What to check before choosing

• Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
• Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
• Check that the practitioner or firm is registered with the South African Pharmacy Council. Ask for their registration number and verify it with the regulator.

Contact details and directions

Of the 3,509 entries, 83% list a phone number, 71% a website and 95% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.

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Frequently asked questions

How many pharmacies does NearMe list?

We have 3,509 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (1,107).

Which towns have the most pharmacies?

In our listings, Cape Town (110), Johannesburg (108) and Durban (102) have the most entries.

How many pharmacies are there in Gauteng?

We have 1,107 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (105), Tshwane (100) and Randburg (63).

Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?

No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.

How do I check that a practice or firm is registered?

Ask for their registration number and verify it with the South African Pharmacy Council.

Where does the listing information come from?

From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.