Paramount Pharmacy
Anguilla's dependable health stop for travelers and locals in George Hill
Why Go
Sunburn creeping up, forgot your allergy meds, or ran out of reef-safe sunscreen? Paramount Pharmacy in George Hill is the low-key, well-stocked shop islanders trust to fix small emergencies before they derail a beach day.
The Experience
Tucked into the Water Swamp area of George Hill, Paramount Pharmacy is exactly the kind of small, tidy neighborhood chemist you hope to find on a Caribbean island ΓÇö no frills, no fuss, and someone behind the counter who actually remembers you on the second visit. The shelves are stocked with prescription refills, over-the-counter basics, vitamins, first aid supplies, baby care, sun protection, and everyday toiletries, so you can walk in with a vague ache or a forgotten toiletry bag and walk out sorted. It fills the gap between a big-box drugstore and a corner shop: professional pharmacist service without the sterile feel, and prices that stay reasonable by Anguilla standards.
What to Try
Stock up on high-SPF, reef-friendly sunscreen and after-sun aloe before hitting Shoal Bay ΓÇö Anguilla's sun is stronger than it feels off the trade winds. Grab electrolyte sachets or rehydration salts (a lifesaver after a day of rum punches), motion-sickness tablets for the ferry to St. Martin or a boat charter to Prickly Pear, and mosquito repellent for evening dining. If you're on regular medication, bring your prescription ΓÇö the pharmacist can usually match or advise on an equivalent.
Insider Tip
Hours here are a little quirky by island standards: Monday through Saturday they're open 9 AM to 7 PM, but Sunday is a short window from 2 to 5 PM only. Plan your Sunday sunburn cream run accordingly, and if you need something on a public holiday, call ahead ΓÇö +1 (264) 497-2366 ΓÇö because George Hill goes quiet fast.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Water Swamp, George Hill, Anguilla ΓÇö a quick drive from The Valley, Sandy Ground, and the Blowing Point ferry terminal. Hours: MonΓÇôSat 9:00 AMΓÇô7:00 PM; Sun 2:00 PMΓÇô5:00 PM; open daily except Christmas. Phone: +1 (264) 497-2366. Payment: cash (XCD/USD) and major cards typically accepted. Parking is easy and free out front. No appointment needed for over-the-counter advice.
Pair It With
- Shoal Bay East — Stock up on sunscreen, aloe, and electrolytes here before spending the day on Anguilla's most famous stretch of powder-white sand.
- Blowing Point Ferry Terminal — A logical last stop for motion-sickness tablets and water before catching the ferry to St. Martin/Sint Maarten.
- ABC Supplies — Pair a pharmacy run with a quick hardware/household stop nearby to cover everything a villa stay might be missing.
- Agave Villa — Handy for villa guests in the George Hill area who need a walkable resupply for medications, toiletries, or baby essentials.