Medicines can only be obtained from pharmacies, whether branded products or medicines supplied on medical prescription. Only a few pharmacies are open at night and on public holidays.
Late-Night Pharmacies
A number of pharmacies are open 24 hours a day, including one on the upper level of Stazione Centrale (tel: 02/669-0735). Others take turns staying open late and on weekends; to find the nearest one, check the roster outside any pharmacy or the list published in the Corriere della Sera. Alternatively, you can call 0661/14471 for medical information.
Medical Plans
No one plans to get sick while traveling, but it happens, so consider signing up with a medical-assistance company. Members get doctor referrals, emergency evacuation or repatriation, hot lines for medical consultation, cash for emergencies, and other assistance.
Medical-Assistance Companies
International SOS Assistance (8 Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 207, Trevose, PA 19053, tel: 215/245-4707 or 800/523-6586, fax: 215/244-9617, www.internationalsos.com; 12 Chemin Riantbosson, 1217 Meyrin 1, Geneva, Switzerland, tel: 4122/785-6464, fax: 4122/785-6424, www.internationalsos.com; 331 N. Bridge Rd., 17-00, Odeon Towers, Singapore 188720, tel: 65/338-7800, fax: 65/338-7611, www.internationalsos.com).
Hospitals
Ospedale San Raffaele Address: Via Olgettina, 60, Milan, Italy, 20132 Phone: 02.264.31
Instituto Clinico Humanitas Address: Via Manzoni, 56, Rozzano, 20089 Phone: 02.822.41
Citta de Milano Address: Via Orazio, 2, Milan, Phone: 6.323.3373
Columbus Hospital Address: Via Buonarroti, 48, Milan, Italy, Phone: 6.323.3373
La Madonnina Address: Via Quadronno 29/31, Milan, Italy, Phone:b>< 6.323.3373
