Emergency Hospitals and Pharmacies in Taipei

Contact details for hospitals in Taipei with a 24-hour emergency department, as well as details on finding a pharmacy...

Emergency Hospitals

The following hospitals in Taipei have accident and emergency rooms that are open 24/7.

Government hospitals

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  At: 7 Zhongshan S. Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei (entrance to the emergency unit is on Xuzhou Road)
  Tel: 02 2312 3456
• Taipei Veterans General Hospital
  At: 201 Sec. 2, Shipai Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City, 11217
  Tel: 02 2871 2121
• Taipei City Hospital
  At: 145 Zhengzhou Rd., Taipei City 103
  Tel: 02 2555 3000
• Tri-Service General Hospital (Neihu Main Facility)
  At: 325, Sec.2, Chenggong Rd., Neihu District, Taipei City 114
  Tel: 02 8792 7018
• Taipei Medical University Hospital
  At: 252 Wu Hsing Street, Taipei City 110
  Tel: 02 2737 2181 252, Wu Hsing Street, Taipei City 110

Private hospitals

• Cathay General Hospital
  At: 280, Sec. 4, Ren-ai Rd., Taipei City
  Tel: 02 2708 2121
• Mackay Memorial Hospital
  At: 92, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City 10449
  Tel: 02 2543 3535
• Taiwan Adventist Hospital
  At: 424, Sec. 2, Bade Rd., Taipei City
  Tel: 02 2771 8151
• Taipei Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
  At: 199 Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei City
  Tel: 02 2713 5211
• Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
  At: 21, Sec. 2, Nanya S. Rd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City 220
  Tel: 02 8966 7000

Pharmacies/Chemists

There are many pharmacies in Taipei, however, they are not all open at night. There are a number of branches of international pharmacy chains, such as Watson's and Cosmed. Pharmacies are generally open Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 21:00 or 22:00; some pharmacies open on Sundays. Prescriptions from a hospital emergency room can be filled at the hospital pharmacy, which is open 24 hours.

Some medicines that are only available with a prescription in other countries may be available over the counter in Taiwan.

• To find an English-speaking pharmacy in Taipei, see the Business Directory: Pharmacies, Medical Supplies & Services

• Hospitals & Pharmacies