Gate-side meds and basics in Terminal 1
Right in Terminal 1, PharmaPoint fills the “I forgot it” gap: painkillers, cold relief, stomach meds, plasters, and basic first-aid items all within the secure area. Stock is standard EU pharmacy fare, so expect familiar brands and generics rather than tourist markups on novelty products.
PharmaPoint sits airside after security in the main departures zone of OTP’s Terminal 1, so you can shop with boarding pass in hand and keep an eye on flights to gates 1–40. It works well as a last stop after duty free if you realize you’re short on travel-sized toothpaste or need basic skincare under the 100 ml limit.
Pricing lines up with normal Bucharest city pharmacies: common over-the-counter painkillers usually sit under 15 RON, and small toiletries and hygiene items generally land in the 10–25 RON range. It’s not the cheapest option in Romania, but it’s far from the worst airport markup you’ll see in Europe.
Stock centers on practical items: cold and flu tablets, motion-sickness remedies for those long-haul flights, single-use toothbrush kits, and disinfectant wipes that pass liquid rules at OTP security. Don’t expect an extended beauty section or luxury skincare; this is more “travel health” than “cosmetics counter.”
Plan 5–10 minutes for a quick stop, especially if your flight boards from one of the low-number gates closest to the central departures hall. One tip: buy any headache or stomach meds here before you head to non-Schengen gates, as options get thinner the deeper you go into the pier.