Pharmacies
In Italy, pharmacies can easily be identified by a red or a green cross sign, which is displayed outside. Opening hours are usually Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 13 - 13:30 and from 16:00 to 19:30.

Some pharmacies are also open during weekends and at night, from 20:00 until 08:30. During this time a surcharge is applied to any medicine purchased. There are also 24-hour pharmacies that generally do not apply any additional surcharge for night time sales. Outside each pharmacy, a list is posted containing all the pharmacies to be found in that particular area with their opening hours and details of weekend or night shifts.