Why come to our Eiffel Commerce pharmacy?

Located in the heart of the Commerce District of Paris with its 180 shops, just 5 minutes from the Eiffel Tower, you will be welcome in our pharmacy. You can visit us by public transportation (metro lines 6, 8, 10, stop 'La Motte - Picquet Grenelle'), by bicycle for those favoring eco-friendly transportation, but also by car: numerous parking spaces are available on "Boulevard de Grenelle", or on all nearby streets.

With a team of highly qualified professionals who receive regular training, consisting of associate pharmacists, technicians and students, dietitians, naturopaths, orthopedic pharmacists, tobacco cessation specialists, as well as a sports coach and a professional makeup artist, the Eiffel Commerce Pharmacy will be able to assist you whatever your needs. 

Our team is here to help you understand your medications and answer all your questions about side effects, interactions with other medications, and dosage. We are also here to help you find the right healthcare merchandise, such as baby items, personal care items, and nutritional supplements. 

How to order medications online? 

An online pharmacy refers to the activity where a pharmacist provides medication ordering through a website. The National Order of Pharmacists' website lists all authorized online sites for medication sales. The Eiffel Commerce Pharmacy presents a wide catalog of merchandise available for online acquisition or Click & Collect. We also have a free mobile application ("Pharmacie Eiffel Commerce") downloadable from the Apple Store and Google Play platforms.

Discover Pharmao: specialist in medication delivery If you are unable to travel, our partner Pharmao delivers to your home or To pickup points, 7 days a week throughout France. New prerogatives have been granted to pharmacists, such as performing Covid tests, or more recently vaccination, patient support consultations, performing TROD tests (for strep throat and urinary infections), or PDA (personalized medication preparation).

Reminder

The term “French Pharmacy” has gained iconic status internationally — especially in the English-speaking world — to describe more than just a place to buy medicine. It evokes a uniquely French approach to skincare and wellness, blending medical-grade efficacy with simple elegance and trusted ingredients.

Far beyond being mere drugstores, French pharmacies are beauty destinations, often recommended by dermatologists for their high-performance, sensitive skin-friendly products. Tourists from around the world, especially the U.S. and U.K., often plan pilgrimages to Parisian pharmacies to stock up on their favorite formulas, which are sometimes unavailable or much more expensive in their home countries.

French pharmacies (recognizable by their green cross signs) are known worldwide for their high-quality skincare, health, and wellness products. Unlike drugstores in other countries, in France, pharmacies focus primarily on health and beauty products with pharmaceutical benefits.

Major French Pharmacy Brands

1. Sanofi - A major French pharmaceutical company producing various medications.

2. Boiron - The world's leading homeopathic medicine producer. Their Oscillococcinum for flu symptoms is internationally known.

3. Arkopharma - Specializes in natural health supplements, phytotherapy, and aromatherapy.

4. Biafine - Known for their emulsion cream used for burns, sunburns, and wound healing.

5. Vicks - While not French, their products for cold and flu are widely available.

French pharmacies are particularly famous for their French beauty brands that combine skin care with pharmaceutical benefits:

1. La Roche-Posay - Developed with dermatologists, this brand focuses on sensitive skin concerns. Their Anthelios sunscreens and Effaclar acne treatments are bestsellers worldwide.

2. Avène - Centered around thermal spring water with soothing properties, Avène specializes in products for sensitive, reactive, and allergy-prone skin. Their Thermal Spring Water spray is iconic.

3. Bioderma - Known for their innovative micellar water (Sensibio H2O), Bioderma offers products for various skin concerns including sensitive skin type, acne, and dryness.

4. Vichy - Utilizes mineralizing thermal water from French volcanoes. Their Minéral 89 hyaluronic acid serum and Capital Soleil sunscreens are particularly popular.

5. Caudalie - Incorporates grape-derived antioxidants and natural ingredients. Known for their Beauty Elixir and Vinoperfect radiance serum.

6. Nuxe - Combines nature and luxury in their products. Their Huile Prodigieuse (multi-purpose dry oil) is a cult favorite.

7. Embryolisse - Their Lait-Crème Concentré moisturizer is beloved by makeup artists worldwide.

8. Uriage - Based on thermal water, presenting products for sensitive skin conditions.

9. Ducray - Specializes in dermatological concerns like hair loss and scalp issues.

10. SVR - Known for highly concentrated formulas targeting specific skin type concerns.

Often referred to as France’s best-kept beauty secret, these gems are so trusted that many tourists buy them in bulk to bring home. Products like Bioderma’s micellar water or Nuxe’s Huile Prodigieuse are cult favorites abroad and fly off the shelves by Parisians.

French pharmacy items reflect a philosophy of understated elegance. They favor minimalist formulas — often fragrance-free, alcohol-free, and hypoallergenic — that deliver real results without unnecessary additives. This makes them ideal for sensitive skin and beloved by dermatologists and makeup artists alike.

French Skincare Products

• Micellar waters and gentle cleansers

• Thermal water sprays

• Hydrating serums and moisturizers

• Specialized sunscreens (often with higher UVA protection than international brands)

• Anti-aging products

• Post-procedure healing creams

Baby Care

French pharmacies offer extensive baby care lines from brands like Mustela, Weleda, and Bepanthen, focusing on gentle formulations for sensitive baby skin.

Hair Care

Specialized hair treatments from brands like Klorane, René Furterer, and Phyto address specific hair concerns with botanical ingredients.

Oral Care

Specialized toothpastes from brands like Elgydium and Meridol that focus on specific dental concerns.

Health Supplements

• Probiotics and digestive health supplements

• Stress and sleep aids (often plant-based)

• Immunity boosters

• Vitamins and minerals

• Pregnancy supplements

First Aid Supplies

• Advanced wound care products

• Specialized bandages and dressings

• Antiseptics and disinfectants

French pharmacy products are characterized by:

1. Minimal formulations - Often containing fewer ingredients than mass-market products, focusing on effectiveness rather than sensory experience.

2. Scientific backing - Many skin products are developed in conjunction with dermatologists and tested in clinical settings.

3. Thermal water base - Many brands incorporate mineral-rich waters from specific French regions, believed to have healing properties.

4. Affordable luxury - While not inexpensive, these products are often more accessible than high-end department store brands while offering comparable or better results.

5. Problem-solving approach - Products are typically designed to address specific skin or health concerns rather than following beauty trends.

Often referred to as France’s best-kept beauty secret, these gems are stocked by savvy Parisians and discovered by globetrotters. Many customers even return home with suitcase-fulls of products, having found relief for persistent skin issues or simply fallen for the effortless effectiveness and chic packaging.

A duty pharmacy is one that has been designated to open during normally non-working hours, such as Sundays and holidays. Two types of duty service should be distinguished:

• Open shutter duty: it's open all day from 8am to 9pm;

• Closed shutter duty: it's closed, but the pharmacist is at home and can open and make themselves available at any time. 

Thanks to this emergency service, you can purchase prescription medications and other health products outside the regular opening hours. The duty service coupled with the emergency service allows anyone in need to obtain medications 24/7 throughout France. If you have just consulted a doctor, they will indicate the nearest duty pharmacy. You can also go to your usual chemist shop which, in principle, displays all duty schedules in its window, or consult the local press which generally reports all duty services, if you live in the provinces.

As a reminder, there are 19,966 pharmacies in France, as of the end of 2023

Which chemist shop are open 24/7 at night and on Sundays in Paris?

There are about ten chemist store open at night 24/7 in Paris, others until 9 PM. You can find information on the SOS médecin Grand Paris website or on Mon pharmacien Île-de-France, which is also available as a mobile application. Finally, you can visit monpharmacien-idf.fr or www.3237.fr to find duty pharmacies, city by city.

Who organizes the duty schedules? 

The professional representative bodies in each department organize the duty schedules. The geographical distribution on Sundays and holidays and night duty pharmacies aims to cover each department optimally. 

Which one is on duty today? 

The Eiffel Commerce Pharmacy, which participates in the duty service, is open very regularly on Sundays and holidays. Check our duty calendar to verify. On other days, consult the website: www.3237.fr or call directly 32 37. You can also identify duty pharmacies using the MonPharmacien mobile application or the monpharmacien-idf.fr website. 

French Skincare Products

• Micellar waters and gentle cleansers

• Thermal water sprays

• Hydrating serums and moisturizers

• Specialized sunscreens (often with higher UVA protection than international brands)

• Anti-aging products

• Post-procedure healing creams

Baby Care

French pharmacies offer extensive baby care lines from brands like Mustela, Weleda, and Bepanthen, focusing on gentle formulations for sensitive baby skin.

Hair Care

Specialized hair treatments from brands like Klorane, René Furterer, and Phyto address specific hair concerns with botanical ingredients.

Oral Care

Specialized toothpastes from brands like Elgydium and Meridol that focus on specific dental concerns.

Health Supplements

• Probiotics and digestive health supplements

• Stress and sleep aids (often plant-based)

• Immunity boosters

• Vitamins and minerals

• Pregnancy supplements

First Aid Supplies

• Advanced wound care products

• Specialized bandages and dressings

• Antiseptics and disinfectants

What Makes French Pharmacy Skincare Products Distinctive

French pharmacy products are characterized by:

1. Minimal formulations - Often containing fewer ingredients than mass-market products, focusing on effectiveness rather than sensory experience.

2. Scientific backing - Many skin products are developed in conjunction with dermatologists and tested in clinical settings.

3. Thermal water base - Many brands incorporate mineral-rich waters from specific French regions, believed to have healing properties.

4. Affordable luxury - While not inexpensive, these products are often more accessible than high-end department store brands while offering comparable or better results.

5. Problem-solving approach - Products are typically designed to address specific skin or health concerns rather than following beauty trends.

Which pharmacies perform strep throat tests?

Given the increasing number of Group A streptococcus infections, the General Directorate of Health (DGS) urges people suffering from sore throat to take a diagnostic test of the throat.

There are 2 types of sore throat: viral sore throats caused by a virus, and bacterial sore throats caused by bacteria. Viral sore throats are more common and do not require antibiotics. Bacterial sore throat, which can be caused by bacteria such as Group A streptococcus, requires antibiotic treatment.

The testing process has been simplified, and pharmacists can now perform it directly in the chemist shop for a patient, without a prescription:

• for children 10 years and older;

• for adults when the symptoms presented justify performing the test.

The TROD test (Rapid Diagnostic Orientation Test) or strep test consists of a painless swab taken in a few minutes from the tonsils:

• If the test is positive, the pharmacist can dispense antibiotics. Given the current context, the DGS recommends amoxicillin as the first-line treatment and self-isolation for 48 hours.

• However, if the test is negative, antibiotics are unnecessary because the sore throat is caused by a virus. Antibiotics could promote the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Pharmacists offer patients treatments that relieve pain, such as paracetamol and throat lozenges.

How long does the test take? 

The test strip changes color in just 5 to 10 minutes. After this time, the healthcare professional can read the test result.

How much does the test cost? 

The management of sore throat is remunerated according to two rates, depending on the situation, via the billing of the "TRD" code: €10.50 or €15.70 including tax in the DROMs (French overseas departments).

• When the patient presents spontaneously and the pharmacist does not dispense antibiotics after the test.

• Or when the patient is referred by their doctor with a conditional prescription for antibiotics.

Can a urinary infection test be performed ? 

The Social Security Financing Act for 2024 expands pharmacists' prerogatives, now allowing them to perform a urinary test in the pharmacy, without a prescription, in cases of suspected cystitis.

This test is intended for women aged 16 to 65, under certain conditions: it is not accessible to pregnant women, those at risk of pregnancy, those who have had a urinary infection in the last 15 days, or those who have experienced more than three urinary infections over the past 12 months.

The pharmacist uses a urinary test strip to confirm or rule out the presence of an infection. If the test is positive, the patient will be directed to her doctor for a possible prescription. In case of a negative test, the pharmacist excludes the diagnosis of urinary infection and recommends a medical consultation. The result is obtained in a few minutes and is systematically communicated to the patient's primary care physician.

What vaccinations can be done ? 

Pharmacists now have the ability to prescribe and administer vaccines to adults and children over 11 years old, for those included in the vaccination schedule (such as those against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, whooping cough, flu, human papillomavirus, measles, mumps, rubella, and COVID-19), while respecting the associated recommendations. This expansion of skills, however, excludes the prescription of live vaccines for immunocompromised people.

Before November 2022, pharmacists could already administer 15 vaccines from age 16, but a medical prescription was required. Now, they can not only perform these injections but also prescribe them, thus eliminating the need to consult a doctor for this purpose.

What is a shared medication review? 

The shared medication review is intended for patients over 65 years old with chronic conditions who have at least five medications prescribed for a duration of at least six months. This review aims to answer patients' questions about their treatments, enhance their understanding and adherence, as well as optimize the management of their medications. This approach consists of evaluating the treatment considering comorbidities, possible geriatric syndromes, patient preferences, and using tools to identify potentially inappropriate medications.

What is PDA (Preparation of Doses to be Administered)?

The Preparation of Doses to be Administered (PDA) consists of organizing in advance, for a defined period (usually 7 days), the doses of medication to be taken in a personalized manner and in accordance with the medical prescription. This practice aims to improve treatment management and adherence by ensuring rigorous monitoring of doses and reinforcing the safety and traceability of medication administration.

It is estimated that only half of patients with chronic conditions correctly follow their treatment, which can lead to serious consequences, including reduced therapeutic efficacy and the occurrence of adverse effects.

This adherence issue is also present in the treatment of acute illnesses. Improper use of medication affects patients’ quality of life and life expectancy while generating additional costs for our social protection system. Elderly individuals and those with certain disabilities are most at risk.

Benefit from a Pharmaceutical Support Consultation at Pharmacie Paris Eiffel Commerce

Our pharmacy is actively committed to monitoring patients undergoing chronic treatments, particularly those on oral anticoagulants, inhaled corticosteroids for asthma, oral cancer treatments, as well as elderly patients on multiple medications as part of the shared medication review.

The new national agreement for community pharmacists represents a significant evolution in the profession, aiming to improve the quality of pharmaceutical services and highlight the role of pharmacists in supporting patients with chronic illnesses.

We strive to prevent risks and promote treatment adherence for these patients while supplying services such as smoking cessation support and monitoring for pregnant women.

This label guarantees that our pharmacy is an expert in integrative health.

Integrative health consists of combining complementary practices such as acupuncture, yoga, hypnosis, sophrology, therapeutic touch massage, and adapted physical activity with conventional medicine, while ensuring their safety and effectiveness through scientific evaluation.

This approach emphasizes prevention by considering all aspects of the patient’s lifestyle. It takes into account the person as a whole (physical, psychological, social, familial, cultural, etc.) and presents a personalized approach that combines both types of practices while enhancing the therapeutic relationship.

Interdisciplinarity is at the core of this approach, allowing our team of healthcare professionals to meet patients’ needs by offering care that integrates conventional medicine and complementary practices. Integrative health also highlights the active role of the patient in their own well-being, within a responsible and sustainable healthcare network accessible to all.

With this certification, we commit to:

• Adhering to a rigorous process focused on fully integrating integrative health into patient care.

• Striving to adopt the best practices in integrative medicine by ensuring safe and effective integrative care pathways, a high-quality relationship between patients and healthcare professionals, well-being at work for caregivers, and a harmonious collective approach to care.

• Providing a personalized medical approach centered on treatment and prevention, considering all health determinants, including environmental factors.

• Evaluating the societal impact of our actions on human, economic, and environmental levels.

Pharmacies and parapharmacies do not provide the same selection of products. In fact, parapharmacies focus on selling French cosmetics care items (hygiene, beauty...) that are available over-the-counter, while pharmacies also provide the sale and dispensing of both prescription and non-prescription medications. This significant difference is explained particularly by French legislation which does not allow parapharmacies to sell medications, even those without prescription (self-medication health items).

Welcoming you in over 600m² of retail space, spread across 2 levels, and offering more than 20,000 goods references, the Eiffel Commerce (Para)Pharmacy with its 15 associate pharmacists and the rest of its team awaits you at 13-15-17 Rue du Commerce, 75015 Paris. 

What professionals work in a parapharmacy? 

A community pharmacy must have a doctor of pharmacy at its head. Depending on the size of the establishment, they are assisted by associate pharmacists, as well as pharmacy technicians. The presence of at least one pharmacist is required from the opening to the closing of the pharmacy. Moreover, even if the other professionals who work alongside the pharmacist are not considered healthcare professionals, they still receive advanced training in the paramedical sector. This is what we ensure for our team at Eiffel Commerce Pharmacy. However, there are no such requirements for parapharmacies. Even though it is not a legal obligation for parapharmacies, some brands require that a pharmacist be present and available in the store to provide advice and explain how certain products work on the body and cells. Pharmacists indeed have scientific knowledge that can greatly contribute to commercial argumentation.

Does parapharmacy grant reimbursements? 

For the sell of products, especially those prescribed on prescription, patients will benefit from coverage of their health purchases by Health Insurance. The remainder of the bill can, if necessary, be reimbursed by the patient's supplementary health insurance. However, in parapharmacies, all items must be paid for by the customer. Afterward, the customer can request coverage by their supplementary health insurance depending on their contract.

How to choose between pharmacy and parapharmacy? 

The choice between a pharmacy and a parapharmacy depends on your needs. However, whether for self-medication, prescription medications, or parapharmaceutical products, you will have plenty of options to choose from at our large Eiffel Commerce pharmacy.

Which is less expensive?

Since most prescribed medications are reimbursed by social security, their prices are set by Health Insurance according to specific criteria. The pharmacist owner therefore has no flexibility regarding the selling price of medications. However, they have more freedom concerning the pricing of other non-reimbursed medications, over-the-counter medications or beauty and wellness products, and at Eiffel Commerce Pharmacy, we are committed to maintaining attractive prices among the lowest in the market for our patients. We benefit from advantages with suppliers by ordering large volumes of products and by being part of a purchasing group of the largest French pharmacies.