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Top 15 · updated 2026

Best Pharmacies in Colombo

The top 15 pharmacies in Colombo, ranked by real reviewer feedback.

15
Pharmacy listed
4.8★
Average rating
77
Reviews aggregated
H S
Top-rated

Colombo's pharmacies range from 24-hour chains attached to the big private hospitals (Asiri, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals) to independent neighbourhood chemists that have served the same streets for decades. The list below ranks Colombo pharmacies on what matters when you actually need one: stock reliability for prescription medicines, whether they're open late or round-the-clock, and how helpful the pharmacist is with substitutions when an item is out. Many also stock groceries, baby care, and cosmetics, and most now deliver within the city via PickMe or their own riders. For prescription medicines, call ahead to confirm stock — availability of specific brands varies day to day across Colombo.

  1. 1
    H S Pharmacy & groceries

    H S Pharmacy & groceries

    5.0(10 reviews)Restaurants

     137 Deans Road, Colombo 01000

  2. 2
    CFC healthcare Pharmacy - Galle

    CFC healthcare Pharmacy - Galle

    5.0(8 reviews)Restaurants

     46 Colombo Main Rd, Galle 80000

  3. 3
    Online Pharmacy & Cosmetics

    Online Pharmacy & Cosmetics

    4.9(7 reviews)Restaurants

     2 D. S. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo 00800

  4. 4
    Siri Medical Stores

    Siri Medical Stores

    4.8(8 reviews)Restaurants

     732A P De S Kularatne Mawatha, Colombo 01000

  5. 5
    A Life Pharmacy

    A Life Pharmacy

    5.0(4 reviews)Restaurants

     32 Dharmarama Rd, Colombo 00600

  6. 6
    New Piersons Pharmacy

    New Piersons Pharmacy

    5.0(3 reviews)Restaurants

     56 Thurstan Rd, Colombo 003

  7. 7
    The Central Medical

    The Central Medical

    5.0(3 reviews)Restaurants

     45 Central Rd, Colombo 01300

  8. 8
    FRIENDS PHARMAA

    FRIENDS PHARMAA

    4.6(7 reviews)Restaurants

     2, 24 High Level Rd, Colombo 60000

  9. 9
    Megadrugs Pharmacy

    Megadrugs Pharmacy

    4.8(4 reviews)Restaurants

     10 Dutugemunu St, Colombo

  10. 10
    New Nation Pharmacy

    New Nation Pharmacy

    4.8(4 reviews)Restaurants

     No.5 W.A. Silva Mawatha, Colombo 00600

  11. 11
    Harcourts Pharmacy Ward Place

    Harcourts Pharmacy Ward Place

    5.0(2 reviews)Restaurants

     16a Ward Pl, Colombo 00700

  12. 12
    A Colombo Pharmacy

    A Colombo Pharmacy

    5.0(2 reviews)Restaurants

     No 93,97 , People's Park Shopping Complex

  13. 13
    Healthguard Pharmacy

    Healthguard Pharmacy

    4.7(3 reviews)Restaurants

     39 Dutugemunu St

  14. 14
    Metro Pharmacy

    Metro Pharmacy

    4.3(6 reviews)Restaurants

     340 Galle Rd, Colombo

  15. 15
    Wellawatte Pharmacy

    Wellawatte Pharmacy

    4.2(6 reviews)Restaurants

     No-222, Gale Road, Wellawatte, 06, 224 Galle Rd, Colombo

Frequently asked

What's the highest-rated pharmacies in Colombo?
H S Pharmacy & groceries is currently the highest-rated pharmacies in Colombo on Review Guru, with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews.
Which pharmacies in Colombo has the most reviews?
H S Pharmacy & groceries is the most-reviewed pharmacies in Colombo with 10 customer reviews. A higher review count typically means a more reliable signal — a 4.5★ rating from 50 reviewers is stronger than a 5★ rating from 3.
How many pharmacies are listed in Colombo?
Review Guru has 15 pharmacies listed in Colombo, aggregating 77 customer reviews across them. We only include a business on a "best of" page once it has at least 3 reviews so the ranking is meaningful.
How are these pharmacies ranked?
We use a Bayesian-weighted average score that combines the business's own star rating with the volume of reviews it has received. This prevents a single 5-star review from outranking 30 consistent 4-star reviews. Read more on our methodology page.
Are the reviews verified?
Reviews on Review Guru come from two sources: native submissions written directly on our platform, and imported reviews from Google Maps that we rewrite for clarity while preserving the original rating, sentiment, and named entities. Source is tagged on each review for transparency.
Which pharmacies in Colombo are open 24 hours?
The pharmacies inside or beside the major private hospitals (Asiri, Nawaloka, Lanka Hospitals, Durdans) typically run 24/7. Standalone neighbourhood pharmacies usually close by 9–10 PM. Check each listing's hours, and call to confirm before a late-night trip.
Do Colombo pharmacies deliver medicines?
Most established Colombo pharmacies deliver within the city, either through PickMe or their own delivery staff. You'll usually need to share a photo of the prescription for prescription-only medicines. Confirm coverage to your area when ordering.

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