Gate-side meds in T1 when you forgot something basic
This small Pharmacy in Terminal 1 sits airside, after security, so you don’t have to backtrack once you notice that missing strip of tablets. It mainly stocks over-the-counter essentials rather than full-service prescriptions, so think painkillers, cold meds and basic first-aid items instead of anything highly specialised.
Prices track close to city chemist rates for common Indian brands, but imports and travel-sized packs run higher, so expect to pay a premium for “airport convenience.” Because GOI’s T1 handles all domestic and most international traffic in one terminal, this single Pharmacy can get busy in the evening bank of departures, especially after 18:00.
Shelf space leans toward practical travel health: bandages, antiseptic cream, oral rehydration salts, mosquito repellent and a modest rack of toiletries and hygiene products. You’ll also see common Indian OTC names for allergy relief and stomach issues, which helps if local food or the Goan humidity caught up with you before a late-night flight.
Opening hours roughly match the main flight waves, with the Pharmacy typically operating from early morning departures around 05:00 until the last scheduled flights close to midnight. Stock isn’t guaranteed, so if you need something specific for a child, a chronic condition or motion sickness on long-haul sectors, shop here before you head to your gate cluster.
Tip: If you’re flying out of T1 on an early 06:00 or 07:00 departure, stop at the Pharmacy right after security; queues are shorter than later and you won’t be hunting for meds when boarding is already on screen.