Germany’s pharmacies (Apotheke) have notoriously limited opening hours. Many shut down by noon on Saturdays and all are closed on Sundays. But since the country’s chemists also have a vice-like grip on dispensing everything from aspirin to basic cold medicine, they have to take turns offering 24 hour service. Check out www.akberlin.de and under Notdienst you’ll find the latest information on which Apotheke in your neighbourhood is on duty.