How to Treat a Sore Throat in Zagreb

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Zagreb

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

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Hospitals in Zagreb

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 sore 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 Zagreb

University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb – Rebro Campus)**
Address: Kišpatićeva ulica 12, 10000 Zagreb
Access: Operates 24/7 under an “Objedinjeni hitni bolnički prijam” (Combined Emergency Admission). Call 112 (or ambulance via 194) for life-threatening cases. Ambulances enter directly via the trauma entrance; walk-ins use the main ED intercom/desk for triage and are directed to the appropriate specialty unit. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Clinical Hospital Dubrava – Hitni prijem (Emergency Admission)
Address: Avenija Gojka Šuška 6, 10000 Zagreb
Access: A Level I trauma centre open 24/7. Ambulances go straight to the emergency entrance; walk-ins allowed via intercom or desk. Non-critical patients are triaged on arrival. Ambulance dispatch through standard emergency numbers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Sisters of Charity University Hospital (KBC Sestre milosrdnice) – Emergency Department
Address: Vinogradska cesta 29, 10000 Zagreb
Access: Offers 24/7 emergency care including trauma services. Ambulances have a dedicated entrance; walk-in patients access via the ED entrance and are triaged accordingly. Severe cases are prioritized per triage procedures. :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 Zagreb, Croatia

In Zagreb, pharmacies are known as ljekarne. They are marked with a green cross or a sign that says “ljekarna” and are located throughout the city. Many offer assistance in English, especially in central areas and near tourist zones.

Antibiotic Policy in Zagreb

In Zagreb, antibiotics are only available with a valid prescription. Pharmacists cannot sell antibiotics over the counter without authorization from a licensed doctor.

Emergency Number in Zagreb, Croatia

In Zagreb, the national emergency number is 112. This number connects you to emergency services such as police, fire brigade, and ambulance, and should be used in life-threatening situations only :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Calls to 112 are free of charge, available 24/7 from any phone (including mobiles without a SIM card), and operators typically speak Croatian and English (among other languages) to coordinate a rapid response.

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