Hard-to-find medicines
Staff have sourced medicines from other branches and arranged home delivery when local stock was unavailable.
Medicina Pharmacy - Circle Mall, JVC, Dubai
Jumeirah Village Circle
Medicina Pharmacy in Jumeirah Village Circle is known for helpful medication advice, a broad product range and support when a medicine is hard to find. Reviews also mention quick home delivery, including products sourced from another branch.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
231 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Supplement range
Reviews describe a particularly broad selection of supplements, with guidance available when choosing products.
Home delivery
Delivery is repeatedly described as quick and smooth, including requests sent to a hotel or a customer's home.
Medication guidance
Customers say pharmacists take time to answer questions and explain medication choices, including over-the-counter products.
Organised outlet
One review found the Circle Mall outlet spotless and well organised, making products easier to locate.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm collection. For a time-sensitive prescription, reconfirm both stock and authorised dispensing-staff availability before travelling to collect it.
Recheck appointments. If arranging an OB-GYN visit, reconfirm the booking and doctor at the pharmacy to avoid an extended wait.
Ask other branches. When a medicine is out of stock, ask whether another branch can supply it and whether home delivery can be arranged.
Use WhatsApp. For convenience, try contacting the JVC branch through WhatsApp; a review says medicines can be delivered to your doorstep.
Check expiry. Before paying, check the expiry date on medicines, especially if the product has been held in stock for some time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Mall
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
OTC medication
Reviews specifically mention knowledgeable advice about over-the-counter medication.
Eye drops
A customer received an explanation of different eye-drop brands and learned about single-use packs containing several small units.
Vitamins
Reviews mention buying vitamins alongside medication and receiving product suggestions.
Common Concerns
Dispensing confusion
A customer was told a time-sensitive prescription was available, then could not collect it because the authorised staff member had left.
Appointment mix-up
An OB-GYN visit involved a long wait and incorrect booking information, lasting from 10:00 until 1:06.
Higher prices
One customer considered the pharmacy's prices higher than those at other pharmacies.
Expiry concern
A review raised concern about receiving older medicine with only a few months left before expiry.
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The Bottom Line
Medicina Pharmacy at Circle Mall serves Jumeirah Village Circle and stands out for hands-on medication help rather than just quick transactions. Reviews mention advice on prescription and over-the-counter medication, supplement guidance, and a broad product range. Customers also use it for eye drops, vitamins and other everyday pharmacy purchases.
The useful extra is its sourcing and delivery support. When a medicine was unavailable locally, one customer says the team found it at another branch and delivered it home within two hours. Other reviews describe hotel delivery as quick and smooth, while another points to WhatsApp ordering and doorstep delivery.
That makes the branch worth considering when you need something specific without visiting several pharmacies. There are a few practical cautions. A time-sensitive prescription was confirmed as available in the morning but could not be dispensed later because the authorised staff member was no longer there.
An OB-GYN appointment also led to a long wait and incorrect booking information. Reconfirm collection arrangements and appointments before setting out. One customer found prices higher than elsewhere, and another raised an expiry-date concern about older medicine, so check the date before paying.