Ways to Handle a Strep Throat in Brac

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Brac

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as strep throat or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Brac

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like strep throat adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Brac

Dom zdravlja Supetar – Hitna služba (Emergency Medical Service)
Address: Supetar, 21400 Brac
Access: Open 24/7 with ambulance and walk-in services. Call the local ambulance line at  385 21 631 109 (or general emergency 112/194) to request assistance. Patients are triaged on arrival; serious cases may be stabilized and transported (by boat or helicopter) to Split’s main hospital. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Dom zdravlja Bol – Hitna služba
Address: Bol, 21420 Brac
Access: Provides 24/7 ambulance service via 385 21 635 112 and walk-in urgent care. Calls to 112/194 or the local line dispatch the ambulance. Patients are either treated on-site or transferred to Split for further care. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Dom zdravlja Postira – Hitna služba
Address: Postira, 21425 Brac
Access: Offers local emergency assistance via ambulance service at 385 21 632 209 (also reachable via 112/194). Walk-ins are accepted and triaged; critical cases are stabilized locally before transfer to mainland hospitals. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Brac, Croatia

In Brac, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are marked with a green cross or a sign that reads “ljekarna” and are located in main towns such as Supetar and Bol. English-speaking service is commonly available, particularly in tourist areas.

Antibiotic Policy in Brac

In Brac, antibiotics require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to sell antibiotics over the counter.

Emergency Number on Brač, Croatia

On the island of Brač, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services including police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used only in life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free of charge and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. Operators are trained to communicate in Croatian and English and will dispatch the appropriate service quickly.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, consider using a telehealth service like Doctorsa to speak with a licensed English-speaking doctor quickly and affordably.