Local pharmacy · Left bank of Lake Geneva
Your pharmacy near Vésenaz and Collonge-Bellerive
A few minutes from Vésenaz and Collonge-Bellerive, Pharmacie de Cologny serves lakeside families in English, French and more.
In short
Living in Vésenaz or Collonge-Bellerive and need a pharmacy nearby?
- Pharmacie de Cologny, at Place du Manoir 20, is about 6 minutes by car from Vésenaz and 9 minutes from Collonge-Bellerive.
- Our English-speaking team fills prescriptions, vaccinates from age 16 without a prescription and delivers medicines to your home with our own driver.
- Open Monday to Saturday.
A neighbourhood pharmacy for the lakeside communes
Vésenaz, part of the commune of Collonge-Bellerive, and Cologny are next-door neighbours on the road from Geneva towards Hermance. Many families in Vésenaz, Collonge, Bellerive, La Capite and Vandœuvres already use our pharmacy for their everyday health needs: a prescription after a visit to the paediatrician, a sore throat before a business trip, sun cream before a weekend on the lake.
The area is home to a large international community, with many families working for international organisations, banks and multinational companies. We understand the questions that come with a move to Switzerland and answer them in English: how basic insurance works, which medicines need a prescription here, how to find a doctor or an on-call pharmacy.
Opening hours and getting here
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 08:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00–12:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
We are in the village centre of Cologny. By bus, take line A (Rive – Gy) to the Cologny-Temple stop, about 100 metres from the pharmacy. For directions and a map, see our contact and directions page. Cannot make it during opening hours? Our delivery service brings your medicines to you.
Services for Vésenaz and Collonge-Bellerive residents
- Home delivery of prescription medicines and pharmacy products, with an average turnaround of about four hours.
- Online prescription submission: send a photo or PDF and collect or receive your order.
- Vaccinations without a prescription from age 16, including flu and tick-borne encephalitis.
- Rental of breast pumps, crutches, wheelchairs and walkers.
- Compression stockings fitted at the pharmacy.
- Rapid tests, emergency contraception and confidential advice.
- Travel health advice before your holidays.
New to Vésenaz or Collonge-Bellerive?
Settling on the lakeside comes with a few Swiss health formalities. Here is what we recommend to newcomers at the counter:
- Take out basic health insurance (LAMal) within three months of arrival, unless you are covered by an international organisation’s scheme.
- Find a family doctor or paediatrician early: a local prescription is needed for most regular treatments.
- Bring the list of your current medicines and their packaging, so we can identify the Swiss equivalents.
- Save the useful numbers: 144 for emergencies, 145 for poisoning and Centrale Santé Genève, 0800 116 117, for medical advice out of hours.
What our patients say
Our pharmacy is rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google, from 37 reviews. Patients often mention the time we take to advise them and our delivery service, which is particularly appreciated by parents of newborns and older residents.
Je tiens à remercier sincèrement le pharmacien responsable pour son accompagnement. Grâce à ses conseils, je suis en train de retrouver une peau magnifique ! Les produits qu’il m’a recommandés sont vraiment de qualité, et après une année à essayer de nombreux produits sans succès, je suis heureuse d’avoir trouvé cette pharmacie. Son professionnalisme et sa gentillesse m’ont beaucoup rassurée.
Pharmacie de qualité. Service de pointe et des employés à l’écoute. Je recommande à 100%
Bella farmacia, luminosa e accogliente. Il personale molto professionale e sorridente
Les pharmaciens spécialisés en micronutrition à Genève offrent d’excellents conseils en nutrition. Leurs compléments alimentaires de haute qualité sont proposés à des tarifs abordables. Une adresse incontournable pour optimiser votre santé et bien-être !
They have a team which comprises of not just competent but very service oriented. We always have nice experience. My first pharmacy to go, especially for their delivery service which makes it convenient for me who needs to care for a newborn.
La pharmacie de Cologny, c’est une équipe bienveillante et à l’écoute de nos besoins. Un grand Merci !
very nice and highly profesional service and people
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest pharmacy to Vésenaz?
Pharmacie de Cologny, at Place du Manoir 20 in Cologny, is about 6 minutes by car from Vésenaz. It is open Monday to Friday 08:00–12:30 and 14:00–18:30, and Saturday 08:00–12:30.
Do you deliver medicines to Collonge-Bellerive?
Yes, Vésenaz and Collonge-Bellerive are within our local delivery area. Send your prescription online or call us, and our driver brings your order to your door.
Is there an English-speaking pharmacy near Collonge-Bellerive?
Yes. Our team at Pharmacie de Cologny speaks English every day, along with French and other languages, and can explain Swiss prescriptions and insurance rules.
Where is the nearest pharmacy open on Sunday?
We are closed on Sundays. Geneva pharmacies take turns on duty: check the current rota on the website of the Geneva pharmacists’ association, or see our on-call pharmacy guide.
Can I send my prescription before coming to the pharmacy?
Yes. Send a photo or PDF through our online prescription form: we prepare your medicines and tell you when they are ready to collect, or deliver them to your home in Vésenaz or Collonge-Bellerive.
Pharmacie de Cologny
Our other services
Vaccination
Flu, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), Covid-19 and travel vaccines, without a prescription for adults. Discover
Medical equipment rental
Breast pumps, crutches, wheelchairs, walkers: checked equipment, usage advice and delivery. Discover
Micronutrition
Personalised assessment, quality supplements and follow-up for energy, immunity and well-being. Discover