O'hea Pharmacy

O'Hea Pharmacy is a family-run community pharmacy at 115 Triq Manoel De Vilhena in Gżira, a short walk from the seafront on Marsamxett Harbour. It opened in 1950 and now combines a dispensing counter with a long menu of in-house health services, from blood pressure checks and vaccinations to counselling, cervical screening and medicals for work permits and driving licences. It is listed in our directories of pharmacies in Malta and health centres in Malta.

This page covers what the pharmacy does, who works there and how to get in touch. It describes services only and does not give medical advice, so speak to the pharmacist or a doctor about any health question of your own.

Seventy years of the same family

O'Hea Pharmacy first opened in 1950 under Alfred Borg, who wanted to give the local community dependable healthcare. More than seventy years later it is still family-run, managed today by his daughter and granddaughter. The premises were fully refurbished in 2015, giving a modern and welcoming interior while the character of the place, built on compassion, trust and personal service, stayed the same.

The team on the pharmacy's pages includes pharmacists, a managing pharmacist, a clinic manager and sales assistants, with one pharmacist responsible for the Pharmacy of Your Choice scheme. Eligible patients can therefore collect government-supported medicines for long-term conditions from O'Hea. The pharmacy also offers quick prescription refills and advice on how to take a medicine.

Health services in the pharmacy

The service list is long. Routine checks include blood pressure monitoring, BMI measurement and an ECG test for heart rhythm. Blood tests are available, including routine and specialist panels such as cholesterol, thyroid and diabetes. Vaccinations cover flu jabs and travel vaccines, with walk-ins welcome. Other services include wound care, ear syringing and wax removal, wart removal by cryotherapy or topical treatment without a referral, custom-made insoles and cervical screening in a private setting.

Talking therapies are offered too. Cognitive behavioural therapy and counselling are available in a confidential room. For anyone relocating to Malta, the medicals for work permits and driving licence renewals, including HGV and taxi drivers, are especially useful, and our directory lists ACC Malta Immigration Advisors if your move also involves residence paperwork.

Whether a given service suits you is a matter for the clinician, so ask the team before booking.

Specialists and clinics

Beyond the pharmacy staff, O'Hea hosts visiting professionals whose profiles appear on its specialists page. They include a physiotherapist, a psychotherapist and forensic psychology practitioner, a consultant general, thyroid and endocrine surgeon, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, a dietitian and an osteopath, among others.

Appointments can be requested by phone or messaging app, and the clinic manager coordinates the diary. If nutrition is the focus of your enquiry, our listing for the nutritionist A New Better Life may also be of interest.

Opening hours, delivery and visitors

The pharmacy is open Monday to Saturday from 07:30 to 19:30, and hours may differ on public holidays. On Sundays and public holidays, selected pharmacies open on a national rota, with the list published weekly, so a Sunday need could mean going to a different town. Home delivery is available in Gżira.

Visitors are made welcome. The pharmacy meets travellers daily who have forgotten holiday essentials, and it stocks skincare, supplements and wellness brands. Our Malta weather guide shows when sun protection matters most, and the flights to Malta page helps with packing for the journey.

Gżira and getting around

Gżira sits between Sliema and Valletta, and it is a handy base for exploring. Choose a stay from our Sliema hotels page, which also covers the Gżira area, or compare areas in the where to stay in Malta guide. The Valletta guide describes the capital a short bus or ferry ride away, and Adventure Cruises Malta offers boat trips nearby. For more ideas, see things to do in Malta.

Contacting O'Hea Pharmacy

O'Hea Pharmacy is at 115 Triq Manoel De Vilhena, Gżira GZR 1017. To ask about a service, an appointment or a product, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the pharmacy.