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Who to call in the event of an emergency in Copenhagen and how to find a local hospital or out of hours pharmacy or doctor...
Poison Control Hotline
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Tel: 82 12 12 12
After-hours Doctors (Lægevagten)
- Tel: 1813 (central number that refers the caller to a doctor)
- More information on when to use the 1813 helpline
Emergency Dentist (Tandlægevagten)
- Københavns Tandlægeforening
At: Oslo Plads 14, Copenhagen Ø 2100
Tel: 35 38 02 51
Opening hours: Weekdays 20:00-21:30. Weekends and holidays 10:00-12:00 and 20:00-21:30. Extended hours from 24-31 December
Emergency Rooms and Hospitals
In the event of an accident or sudden illness (that was not a pre-existing condition), temporary visitors are entitled to free emergency medical treatment. Residents of other EU countries should carry their European Health Insurance Card in order to facilitate medical care.
- For more information, see the Angloinfo INFOrmation Page: European Health Insurance Card
The following central hospitals have 24-hour emergency wards:
- Amager Hospital
At: Italiensvej 1, Copenhagen S. 2300
Tel: 32 34 35 00 - Bispebjerg Hospital
At: Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Copenhagen NV. 2400
Tel: 35 31 23 73 - Frederiksberg Hospital
At: Nordre Fasanvej 57, Frederiksberg 2000
Tel: 38 16 3522 - Gentofte Hospital
At: Niels Andersens Vej 65, Hellerup 2900
Tel: 39 77 37 65 - Glostrup Hospital
At: Nordre Ringvej 57, Glostrup 2600
Tel: 38 63 25 16 / 38 63 25 17 - Herlev Hospital
At: Herleve Ringvej 75, Herlev 2730
Tel: 44 88 31 84 - Hillerød Hospital
At: Dyrehavevej 29, Hillerød 3400 (entry via Bakkedraget)
Tel: 48 29 36 32 - Hvidovre Hospital
At: Kettegård Allé 30, Hvidovre 2650
Tel: 38 62 25 57
Chemists/Pharmacies
Pharmacies in Copenhagen are marked by a green "A" sign which is the first letter in the Danish word for chemist: Apotek.
A set fee (regulated by the government) is charged for dispensing medications for new prescriptions outside of regular business hours.
24-hour pharmacies
- Sønderbro Apotek
At: Amagerbrogade 158, Copenhagen S. 2300
Tel: 32 58 01 40 - Steno Apotek
At: Vesterbrogade 6C, Copenhagen V. 1620 (opposite Copenhagen Central Station at Vesterbrogade)
Tel: 33 14 82 66