Gate .20 in T2 is your closest full pharmacy stop
Farmacia Metro sits airside in Terminal T2 near gate .20, handy if you realize you forgot basics after security. Hours are tied to the terminal’s schedule and often mirror the .20 bank of departures, so you’ll usually find it open from early morning through late-night flights. It functions like a standard Latin American high-street pharmacy, not a tiny newsstand rack with two painkillers and gum.
Expect standard over-the-counter meds at Farmacia Metro: ibuprofen, paracetamol, cold tablets, stomach meds, saline, plus personal care items. Pricing runs close to in-city Panama outlets, not the heavy markups you see at some US airports. If you land in T2 and feel a headache coming on, this is cheaper than buying branded packs in a duty free shop near gate .20.
They also stock travel extras: basic first-aid items, bandages, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hygiene products you might have missed when packing. Being in T2 helps if you connect off a Copa flight and stay terminal-side; you won’t need to change to T1 just to pick up meds. Stock leans toward Latin American brands, so bring a photo of your usual product if you’re picky.
Selection can thin out during late peaks around the .20 departure waves, especially basic painkillers. If you have a longer layover in T2, shop earlier, not right before boarding from a nearby gate. Tip: keep drug names written in Spanish (ibuprofeno, paracetamol) on your phone so you can quickly point and get what you need at the counter.