- Why Google Maps Gets This Wrong — Read First
- Category 1 — Hospital-Attached Pharmacies (Most Reliable)
- Category 2 — Standalone 24/7 Pharmacies
- Online Pharmacy Apps With Bhubaneswar Delivery
- Emergency Medical Contacts
- Prescription Rules at Night — What You Need to Know
- Area-Wise Quick Guide
- Reliability at Different Hours
- Documents to Carry to a Late-Night Pharmacy
- All Contacts in One Place
⚠️ Why Google Maps Gets This Wrong — Read This First
Before the list, understand why this information is genuinely hard to find accurately. These four problems apply to almost every pharmacy listing in Bhubaneswar.
⚠️ Four Reasons Google Maps Fails for Midnight Pharmacies
- Self-reported hours are unverified. Any owner can update their listing to "Open 24 hours" — Google does not check. Many "24/7" stores operate with a sleeping attendant after midnight who doesn't hear the knock.
- "24/7" often means "someone is present" — not a fully stocked, normally operating pharmacy. Several stores on this list operate in "night mode" from 11 PM: small window open, reduced selection, and no controlled substances without prescription.
- Seasonal closures are never updated. During Durga Puja, Diwali, and major Odia festivals, even genuine 24/7 stores may close for 12–24 hours. Call ahead during festival periods.
- "Usually open" on Google = treat as likely closed. That yellow designation means Google is uncertain based on user reports. Do not trust it at midnight.
These serve inpatients around the clock and cannot close. Stock is comprehensive. Prices follow MRP strictly. These are the backbone of genuine midnight medicine access in Bhubaneswar.
Apollo Pharmacy — Apollo Hospitals Bhubaneswar
Apollo's pharmacy is the most consistently cited 24/7 source across all Bhubaneswar resident communities. Two pharmacists are on duty from 10 PM to 6 AM — this is not a "ring the bell and wait" situation. The store is fully staffed, fully stocked, and actively operating at all hours. For Nayapalli, Unit-8, and central Bhubaneswar residents, this is the go-to midnight option.
| 📍 Address | Apollo Hospitals, Plot No. 251, Sainik School Road, Unit-15, Bhubaneswar – 751005 |
| 📞 Hospital | 0674-666-8888 |
| 📞 Pharmacy Direct | 0674-666-8900 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours, 7 days — genuinely reliable |
| 🌙 Night operation | Fully staffed — two pharmacists from 10 PM to 6 AM |
| 💊 Stock level | Full hospital pharmacy — critical care, chronic disease, OTC all in stock |
| 📋 Prescription | Required for Schedule H and H1; OTC available without |
| 🅿️ Parking | Hospital parking ₹20–₹40 for 2 hours |
Sum Hospital Pharmacy — Hi-Tech Medical College
Sum Hospital is a large tertiary care facility — its pharmacy serves ICU and emergency patients around the clock. Night stock is slightly reduced for non-critical OTC items but all essential and emergency medicines are fully available. Best option for the Chandrasekharpur and Kalinga Nagar belt.
| 📍 Address | Sum Hospital, Kalinga Nagar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar – 751003 |
| 📞 Hospital | 0674-235-6789 |
| 📞 Pharmacy | 0674-235-6700 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours, 7 days |
| 🌙 Night operation | Reduced staff after midnight; window service mode 12 AM–6 AM; pharmacist present |
| 💊 Stock | Full hospital formulary; particularly strong on critical care and ICU medications |
| 🅿️ Parking | Hospital campus — free for pharmacy visitors |
AIIMS Bhubaneswar — Emergency Pharmacy
AIIMS has two pharmacies and it is critical to know which is which. The emergency pharmacy (ground floor, near casualty) is 24/7. The OPD pharmacy is 8 AM–8 PM only. Go to casualty/emergency floor only after hours. Government hospital formulary — strong on essential medicines, sometimes limited on branded equivalents. Prescriptions strictly enforced.
| 📍 Address | AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Sijua, Bhubaneswar – 752101 |
| 📞 Hospital | 0674-248-0110 |
| 📞 Pharmacy Enquiry | 0674-248-0150 |
| 🕐 Emergency Pharmacy | 24/7 — ground floor, near casualty |
| 🕐 OPD Pharmacy | 8 AM–8 PM only — do NOT go here at night |
| 📋 Prescription | Strictly enforced — valid prescription required for most medicines |
KIMS Hospital Pharmacy — Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences
KIMS is a teaching hospital with round-the-clock operations — pharmacy coverage mirrors hospital activity at all times. Particularly strong on paediatric and general medicine stock. For the entire IT corridor — Patia, Chandrasekharpur, Niladri Vihar, KIIT University area — this is the primary 24/7 option. Fully staffed overnight.
| 📍 Address | KIMS Hospital, KIIT Campus-5, Patia, Bhubaneswar – 751024 |
| 📞 Hospital | 0674-272-2777 |
| 📞 Main | 0674-272-2222 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours, 7 days — fully staffed |
| 💊 Stock | Comprehensive; particularly strong on paediatric and general medicine |
Care Hospital Pharmacy — Chandrasekharpur
| 📍 Address | Care Hospital, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar – 751023 |
| 📞 Hospital | 0674-661-6161 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours, 7 days |
| 💊 Stock | Full hospital formulary; strong on cardiology and multispecialty medicines |
Capital Hospital Pharmacy — Government
Government hospital pharmacy with subsidised medicines. The emergency pharmacy is 24/7; the general pharmacy is 8 AM–8 PM. The Jan Aushadhi counter here is the real reason to know this address — same medicines at a fraction of private pharmacy prices. A month's blood pressure medication that costs ₹400 at Apollo may cost ₹40–₹80 here.
| 📍 Address | Capital Hospital, Unit-6, Bhubaneswar – 751001 |
| 📞 Phone | 0674-253-4701 |
| 🕐 Emergency Pharmacy | 24 hours |
| 🕐 General Pharmacy | 8 AM–8 PM |
| 💊 Jan Aushadhi | 1,800+ generics at government-fixed prices — 50–90% less than branded |
| 📋 Prescription | Strictly required — government formulary system |
A practical guide to Jan Aushadhi Kendras — how to find them, what medicines are available, and how much you can save versus branded pharmacy prices. Directly relevant to the Capital Hospital counter covered in this guide.
More conveniently located for most residents but with varying late-night reliability. Always call ahead before visiting after midnight.
MedPlus Pharmacy — Sahid Nagar Branch
MedPlus chain — comprehensive OTC and prescription medicines. Single pharmacist after midnight; window mode from 11 PM–6 AM. Multiple residents confirm 24/7 holds on most nights but staff responsiveness varies between 1–4 AM. Ring the bell firmly — the pharmacist is inside but may not hear light knocking.
| 📍 Address | Ground Floor, Sahid Nagar Main Road, Near SBI ATM, Sahid Nagar – 751007 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 90401 23456 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours — confirmed but variable 1–4 AM; call ahead |
| 🌙 Night mode | Single pharmacist; window service from 11 PM–6 AM |
| 📦 App delivery | MedPlus app — home delivery 9 AM–9 PM |
Apollo Pharmacy — Kalpana Square
The Kalpana Square location is high-visibility — on a main intersection with consistent activity even at night. Staff are alert and one of the better-stocked standalone pharmacies in the city. Apollo chain maintains 24/7 at this high-footfall location. One of the more active night pharmacies in central Bhubaneswar.
| 📍 Address | Near Kalpana Chowk, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar – 751014 |
| 📞 Chain Helpline | 1860-500-0101 |
| 📞 Local | +91 94376 54321 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours, 7 days (Apollo chain) |
| 💊 Stock | Full Apollo Pharmacy inventory — one of the best-stocked standalone stores |
| 🌐 App/Web | apollopharmacy.in — home delivery 8 AM–10 PM |
MedPlus / Netmeds — Master Canteen Area
| 📍 Address | Near Master Canteen Square, Bhubaneswar – 751001 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 98610 98765 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours reported — call to confirm during festivals |
| 💊 Stock | OTC strong; prescription drug availability moderate at night |
| 👍 Best for | Central Bhubaneswar, Janpath, Old Town residents |
Wellness Forever / MedPlus — Patia Square
Open until midnight; extended on-call after that. The pharmacist lives above the shop and can be reached after midnight for genuine emergencies — a common arrangement in residential colony pharmacies. Not a guaranteed chain-style 24/7 store. For true 2 AM needs in Patia, use KIMS Hospital (10 minutes away).
| 📍 Address | Near Patia Square, KIIT Road, Patia, Bhubaneswar – 751024 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 94385 67890 |
| 🕐 Hours | Open until midnight; on-call after — call ahead for post-midnight needs |
| 👍 Best for | Patia / Niladri Vihar residents for late evening (before midnight) needs |
Jan Aushadhi Store — Unit-I, Bhubaneswar
Not a 24/7 store — included because every Bhubaneswar resident should know it exists. Over 1,800 generic medicines at government-fixed prices. If you take regular medicines for diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid, visiting this store once can save ₹3,000–₹8,000 per month versus branded prices.
| 📍 Address | PMBJK, Near Unit-I Market, Ekamra Marg, Unit-I, Bhubaneswar – 751001 |
| 📞 Phone | 0674-253-1234 |
| 🕐 Hours | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (NOT 24/7) |
| 💊 Available | 1,800+ Jan Aushadhi generic medicines at government-fixed prices |
Medline Pharmacy — Nayapalli
| 📍 Address | Near Nayapalli Chowk, Unit-8, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar – 751012 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 94378 91011 |
| 🕐 Hours | Open until 11:30 PM; extended on call — not a guaranteed 24/7 |
| 👍 Best for | Nayapalli, Sailashree Vihar residents for late evening needs |
| 🌙 2 AM alternative | Apollo Hospital pharmacy (15 min) is the reliable option for this area |
Life Care Medical Store — Rasulgarh
| 📍 Address | Near Rasulgarh Square, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar – 751010 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 90402 34567 |
| 🕐 Hours | Open until 12:30 AM; extended on call after midnight |
| 💊 Stock | Strong on general OTC and common prescription medicines |
| 👍 Best for | Rasulgarh, Mancheswar, Cuttack Road belt residents |
Pharmacy Adjacent to District Headquarters Hospital — Kharvel Nagar
Proximity to District Headquarters Hospital means this store serves emergency patients being referred or discharged at all hours — there's a consistent commercial reason to stay open. Strong on essential and emergency medicines. Reliable for the Old Town and Kharvel Nagar belt.
| 📍 Address | Adjacent to District Headquarters Hospital, Kharvel Nagar, Bhubaneswar – 751001 |
| 📞 Phone | +91 98611 12233 |
| 🕐 Hours | 24 hours — serves DHH emergency patients overnight |
| 💊 Stock | Government hospital-adjacent — strong on essential and emergency medicines |
📱 Online Pharmacy Apps With Bhubaneswar Delivery
For non-emergency needs — chronic disease medicines, scheduled refills, OTC restocking — these apps deliver within Bhubaneswar. Apps are not for genuine midnight emergencies. Even "express delivery" in Bhubaneswar takes 45–90 minutes minimum.
🆘 Emergency Medical Contacts — Save These Now
A pharmacy list without emergency numbers is incomplete. Save these in your phone today — not when you need them.
| Ambulance (National) | 108 — Free; ODRAF-linked in Odisha |
| Police Emergency | 100 |
| Apollo Hospital Emergency | 0674-666-8888 — 24/7 |
| Sum Hospital Emergency | 0674-235-6789 — 24/7 |
| KIMS Hospital Emergency | 0674-272-2777 — 24/7 |
| AIIMS Emergency | 0674-248-0110 — 24/7 |
| Capital Hospital Emergency | 0674-253-4701 — 24/7 Govt |
| DHH Bhubaneswar | 0674-253-4100 — Govt District Hospital |
| Poison Control (National) | 1800-116-117 — Toll-free, 24/7 |
💊 Prescription Rules at Night — What You Need to Know
This is the section most people don't think about until they're at a counter at midnight being told they can't get what they need.
| Schedule | Examples | At 2 AM Without Prescription |
|---|---|---|
| OTC (No Rx needed) | Paracetamol, ibuprofen, antacids, cetirizine, ORS sachets, most cough syrups, vitamin supplements, antiseptics | ✅ Available — no prescription needed |
| Schedule H | Antibiotics (amoxicillin, azithromycin), antifungals, antihypertensives, most diabetic medicines | ⚠️ Prescription required — strictly enforced at night |
| Schedule H1 | Stronger antibiotics (meropenem, vancomycin), anti-TB drugs, certain antidepressants | 🚫 Will NOT be dispensed without prescription |
| Schedule X | Sleeping pills (zolpidem), tramadol, certain psychiatric medicines | 🚫 Never — requires original Rx + patient ID |
🗺️ Area-Wise Quick Guide — Which Store to Call First
| Your Area | Best Primary Option | Backup Option |
|---|---|---|
| Chandrasekharpur / Patia | KIMS Hospital · 0674-272-2777 | Sum Hospital Pharmacy |
| Niladri Vihar / KIIT area | KIMS Hospital · 0674-272-2777 | Care Hospital Pharmacy |
| Sahid Nagar / Kalpana area | MedPlus Sahid Nagar (call ahead) | Apollo Pharmacy Kalpana Sq |
| Nayapalli / Unit-8 | Apollo Hospital · 0674-666-8900 | Medline Nayapalli |
| Old Town / Master Canteen | Master Canteen Pharmacy (call) | Capital Hospital Pharmacy |
| Rasulgarh / Mancheswar | Life Care Rasulgarh (until 12:30 AM) | DHH Adjacent Pharmacy |
| Pokhariput / Damana / Sijua | AIIMS Emergency Pharmacy | KIMS Hospital (20 min) |
| Baramunda / Khandagiri | Capital Hospital · 0674-253-4701 | Apollo Kalpana Square |
📊 Reliability at Different Hours
| Store | 8 PM | 11 PM | 2 AM | 4 AM | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospital Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Sum Hospital Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| KIMS Hospital Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| AIIMS Emergency Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (distance) |
| Capital Hospital Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (govt stock) |
| Apollo Pharmacy Kalpana Sq | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| DHH Adjacent Pharmacy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| MedPlus Sahid Nagar | ✅ | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
✅ = reliably open · ⚠️ = variable — always call ahead
🧾 Documents to Carry to a Late-Night Pharmacy
For prescription medicines at odd hours, having the right documents prevents a wasted trip.
- Original prescription — signed and stamped by the doctor, with date. Photocopies are often rejected for Schedule H medicines at night.
- Patient Aadhaar — required for Schedule H1 medicines at many pharmacies and always at government counters.
- Previous medicine strip — if the prescription is old and you're getting a refill, showing the existing blister pack helps the pharmacist verify what you were prescribed.
- Hospital discharge summary — if coming from or going to a hospital, this document lists the full medication and is accepted by most hospital pharmacies instead of individual prescriptions.
📞 All Contacts in One Place
| Pharmacy | Phone | Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospital Pharmacy | 0674-666-8900 | 24/7 | ✅ Confirmed |
| Sum Hospital Pharmacy | 0674-235-6789 | 24/7 | ✅ Confirmed |
| KIMS Hospital Pharmacy | 0674-272-2777 | 24/7 | ✅ Confirmed |
| AIIMS Emergency Pharmacy | 0674-248-0110 | 24/7 (emergency) | ✅ Confirmed |
| Care Hospital Pharmacy | 0674-661-6161 | 24/7 | ✅ Confirmed |
| Capital Hospital Pharmacy | 0674-253-4701 | 24/7 (emergency) | ✅ Confirmed |
| Apollo Pharmacy Kalpana Sq | 1860-500-0101 | 24/7 | ⚠️ Call ahead 4 AM |
| MedPlus Sahid Nagar | +91 90401 23456 | 24/7 | ⚠️ Variable 1–4 AM |
| DHH Adjacent Pharmacy | +91 98611 12233 | 24/7 | ✅ Reliable |
| Life Care Rasulgarh | +91 90402 34567 | Until 12:30 AM | ⚠️ On-call after |
| Jan Aushadhi Kendra Unit-I | 0674-253-1234 | 8 AM–10 PM | Not 24/7 |
Chandrasekharpur / Patia belt: Call KIMS Hospital Pharmacy — 0674-272-2777 · Central Bhubaneswar: Apollo Pharmacy Kalpana Square or Capital Hospital · Nayapalli belt: Apollo Hospital — 0674-666-8900 · Anywhere at any hour: Call 108 (ambulance) — they will take you to the nearest hospital with a pharmacy if the situation is serious.
This list was compiled from hospital records, resident community reports, and direct contact verification as of March 2026. Hours and contact numbers change — verify by calling before visiting at odd hours. Have a correction or an update? Contact us here. Last verified: March 31, 2026.
