I needed an emergency refill of an important prescription medication, and I found this pharmacy…read moreunder the U.S. Consulate website, I believe. It's south of Placa Catalunya and across from the entrance to Bouqueria Market. It's open 24 hours a day. The young pharmacist, who spoke good English, couldn't have been more helpful. Understand, the strengths and formulations of some well-established meds are different in Spain, so here's where the pharmacist's knowledge & helpfulness kicked in. I had my prescription bottle with refills remaining with me, so he was able to substitute a different formulation that is available in Spain of the same medication. It seems pharmacists in Spain have a great deal more "authority" and seem to be the first line of medical care. He took all the time in the world to explore some available options. I won't even discuss the cost, but it was a fraction of what you'd pay in the U.S., even with good medical insurance.