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4 Best Pharmacies in Singapore (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Sometimes you need a prescription filled fast, sometimes you need a hard-to-find medication sourced, and sometimes it's a wheelchair or walking stick for an aging parent, not a pill at all. The pharmacies in Singapore below have racked up over 1,100 reviews between them, with ratings spread from 3.9 to a near-perfect 4.9, so the gap between a rushed errand and a store worth trusting shows up fast.

Short answer: Pharmex Healthcare in Toa Payoh has the strongest average at 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, though it's worth knowing upfront that it specializes in mobility aids and medical equipment rather than dispensing prescriptions. For actual prescription and OTC pharmacy service, Essentials Pharmacy in Chinatown leads at 4.7 from 152 reviews, sourcing niche medications that major chains don't stock.
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Singapore's pharmacies and medical-supply stores, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Watsons Thomson Plaza + GNC (Click & Collect) 3.9 ★ 887 Everyday health and beauty retail, with a Watsons pharmacy counter View ›
2 Essentials Pharmacy 4.7 ★ 152 Prescription medication & hard-to-find sourcing View ›
3 Pharmex Healthcare - Toa Payoh West Community Club 4.9 ★ 79 Mobility aids & medical equipment, not prescription dispensing View ›
4 Medic Drugstore 4.5 ★ 28 Independent neighborhood pharmacy in Tanjong Pagar View ›
4 Best Pharmacies in Singapore (2026)

Our shortlist, store by store

Watsons Thomson Plaza + GNC (Click & Collect) logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Watsons Thomson Plaza + GNC (Click & Collect)

3.9887 Google reviews

This Watsons outlet at Thomson Plaza is a health and beauty retail store carrying over-the-counter medications, vitamins, cosmetics and baby products, part of Singapore's largest drugstore chain, with a click-and-collect GNC counter attached.

What people praise

  • Reviewers highlight strong member-sale discounts, including buy-one-get-one-free promotions
  • Some customers describe staff as super helpful in locating specific products

Worth knowing

  • A recurring complaint across multiple reviewers is disorganized aisles with stock cartons blocking walkways
  • Several reviewers describe inconsistent front-counter service, including one who found a staff member rude
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating3.9 / 5
Review volume887 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown32% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: By far the largest review base here, 887 reviews, but also the most mixed feedback of the four. A convenient everyday option, though the in-store experience is less consistent than the smaller, more specialized stores on this list.

Website+6569942834 Directions

301 Upper Thomson Rd, #03-30 Thomson Plaza, Singapore 574408

Essentials Pharmacy logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Essentials Pharmacy

4.7152 Google reviews

Essentials Pharmacy, in Chinatown's People's Park Centre, has operated as a retail pharmacy since 1994, part of HST Medical Singapore, dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medication with a pharmacist on duty at all times, plus delivery through GrabMart, Shopee and WhatsApp.

What people praise

  • Reviewers specifically praise the pharmacy for sourcing niche prescription medications that major chains like Watsons or Guardian don't carry
  • One customer describes a same-day exchange and delivery after receiving a wrong order in error
  • Multiple reviewers, including a pet owner sourcing supplies, describe empathetic, responsive WhatsApp service
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume152 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong 4.7 average from 152 reviews. The specific praise for tracking down niche medications on short notice is the clearest differentiator from the bigger chains.

Website+6597554616 Directions

101 Upper Cross St, #01-23, People's Park Centre, Singapore 058357

Pharmex Healthcare - Toa Payoh West Community Club logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Pharmex Healthcare - Toa Payoh West Community Club

4.979 Google reviews

Pharmex Healthcare, at Toa Payoh West Community Club, is a medical supply store rather than a dispensing pharmacy, selling wheelchairs, walking sticks, rollators and other home healthcare equipment.

What people praise

  • Staff member Siti is repeatedly credited with patiently explaining product functions to elderly customers and their families
  • One reviewer describes a staff member spending nearly two hours helping her 81-year-old mother choose between two wheelchair options based on fit and use case rather than price
  • Multiple reviewers name specific staff, including Kaeley and Josephine, for knowledgeable, unhurried service

Worth knowing

  • This is a medical-equipment retailer, not a dispensing pharmacy, so it won't fill prescriptions; go here for mobility aids and supplies, not medication
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume79 · 83th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest average rating on this list, 4.9, but it belongs in a different category than the other three: it's the pick specifically for mobility aids and equipment, not for filling a prescription.

Website+6569081010 Directions

200 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, #01-03 West Community Club, Singapore 319642

Medic Drugstore logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Medic Drugstore

4.528 Google reviews

Medic Drugstore, at Tanjong Pagar Plaza, is an independent pharmacy stocking prescription and over-the-counter medication, with a pharmacist on staff during opening hours.

What people praise

  • Multiple reviewers describe friendly, knowledgeable staff who ask appropriate questions before recommending a product
  • One reviewer credits the pharmacist with correctly identifying that a physician visit wasn't needed for an upset stomach
  • Prices are described by several reviewers as more affordable than nearby alternatives

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers describe inconsistent customer service, though most calls it friendly and affordable
Reputation scorecardrank in Singapore
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume28 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid 4.5 average, though on the smallest review base of the four, 28 reviews. Worth a look if you're in Tanjong Pagar and want a smaller, independent option.

Website+6562244842 Directions

1 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #01-26/27, Singapore 082001

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score each store

Rating is the store’s live Google average. Review volume measures how many customers have actually left a rating, benchmarked against every pharmacy and medical-supply store we found operating in Singapore. Confidence blends the two, so a high average built on a small sample scores lower than a strong average built on hundreds of reviews. Recency checks how recently people are still leaving feedback, and completeness checks whether a working website, phone number and posted hours are all on record. No business can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much do prescriptions and pharmacy items cost in Singapore (2026)?

Pricing varies enormously between a generic over-the-counter medication, a specialist-sourced prescription, and mobility equipment like a wheelchair, which reviewers on this list describe ranging from roughly $470 to $1,090 depending on the model. We don’t have a consistent, current price list across all four stores for general medication, so ask each one directly and compare before buying anything beyond a routine OTC item.

Pharmacies across Singapore

These four span a useful spread of Singapore: Thomson Plaza in the north, Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar in the south-central core, and Toa Payoh in the central belt. If you need a specific type of help, whether that’s a hard-to-find prescription or a wheelchair for a parent, one of these four is likely a short trip from wherever you are.

What to ask before you rely on a pharmacy

  • Do you stock my specific prescription, or can you source it if not?
  • Is a licensed pharmacist on duty at all times, and can they explain interactions or side effects?
  • Can you deliver, and through which platforms?
  • For equipment like a wheelchair or walking aid, can I try before I buy?
  • What’s your return or exchange policy if a product doesn’t work out?
  • Do you offer any loyalty discount or member pricing for regular purchases?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which gets a badge and top placement, but that never changes another store’s score or position.

How did you choose these four pharmacies?

We compared pharmacies and medical-supply stores with a real Google presence in Singapore, then ranked by a mix of rating, review volume and how recently customers have been leaving feedback.

How often is this list updated?

We refreshed the data behind this page in July 2026 and revisit it periodically as ratings and review counts shift.

Is Pharmex Healthcare actually a pharmacy?

Not in the prescription-dispensing sense. It’s a medical supply and mobility-aids retailer, and we’ve flagged that clearly so you don’t make a trip expecting to fill a prescription there.

Which of these can source hard-to-find medication?

Essentials Pharmacy is the one reviewers specifically credit with sourcing niche prescriptions that major chains don’t carry.

The bottom line

For an actual prescription pharmacy, Essentials Pharmacy is the safe default, with a strong rating and a specific reputation for sourcing hard-to-find medication. If you need a wheelchair, walking stick or other equipment instead, Pharmex Healthcare is the better fit despite the different category. Either way, confirm pricing before you buy.

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