Full List of Dovey Pharmacy Branches in Kenya

Updated 19 October 2026

Dovey Pharmacy (Dovey Pharma) is a Kenyan retail pharmacy chain with branches across Nairobi and additional outlets in Nakuru and Mombasa. The company describes itself as a 24-hour chemist network stocking branded and generic medicines. This guide lists the branches and phone numbers published on Dovey’s own site (doveypharma.com), so you can call ahead before you travel. Always confirm opening hours on the day, especially on public holidays.

How this list was compiled

Branch names and phone numbers below come from Dovey Pharma’s official website branch directory. Where a second directory page under the Oracom Group umbrella listed the same outlets with matching numbers, those details were used as a cross-check. Insurer panel PDFs (for example Jubilee provider lists) sometimes show older street descriptions for CBD and Karen outlets; treat the phone number as the fastest way to confirm the current door. For another Kenyan pharmacy chain directory on this site, see the Rangechem Pharmaceuticals branches list.

Dovey Pharmacy branches in Nairobi and environs

A second Westlands number (+254 754 817 870) appears on some Dovey-related directories for a second Westlands outlet at the same corridor. If you are heading to Westlands, call both lines and ask which door is open for the product you need.

Dovey Pharmacy branches outside Nairobi

That brings the published network to roughly 18 named outlets when duplicate Nyali rows on the website are counted once. Nairobi still holds most of the footprint; Nakuru and the Mombasa/Nyali pair cover the main upcountry and coastal presence listed publicly.

What to expect when you visit

• Call first for scarce items. Specialty medicines, baby formula brands and cold-chain items sell out; a quick call saves a trip.
• Carry a valid prescription for prescription-only medicines. Pharmacists can refuse supply without one.
• Ask about NHIF/SHA or insurer panels. Some Dovey outlets appear on private insurer pharmacy panels; cover depends on your scheme and the branch.
• Compare generics. Ask for the active ingredient if you are paying cash and want a lower-cost equivalent.

Tips for night and emergency needs

Dovey markets a 24-hour chemist model, but not every branch necessarily runs identical hours every day. Night demand is highest in CBD, hospital-adjacent and estate branches (Upper Hill, Aga Khan/Parklands corridor, Westlands, Karen). Confirm with the branch phone before you travel after midnight, and have a backup hospital pharmacy in mind for controlled medicines.

Opening a pharmacy vs finding one

If you are researching the retail pharmacy business rather than shopping for medicine, Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board licensing, premises standards and superintendent pharmacist rules apply. That is a separate compliance path from choosing a retail branch. Job seekers in pharmacy retail and hospital stores can also browse openings on Job in Kenya.

Keeping this directory useful

Retail chains open, close and renumber lines often. If a number fails, try the next nearest branch in the table and ask for the updated contact. Prefer information from doveypharma.com or a pharmacist at the counter over unverified social media lists.

Frequently asked questions

How many Dovey Pharmacy branches are in Kenya?

Dovey’s public directory lists about 18 distinct outlets, mostly in Nairobi, plus Nakuru, Mombasa and Nyali.

Does Dovey Pharmacy operate 24 hours?

The company markets itself as a 24-hour chemist network. Hours can still differ by branch and holiday, so call the outlet you plan to visit.

Which Dovey branch is nearest to Upper Hill hospitals?

Dovey Pharma JF Upper Hill (+254 745 871 385) is the Upper Hill listing on the official directory.

Is there a Dovey Pharmacy in Mombasa?

Yes. The official list includes Dovey Pharma Mombasa (+254 704 765 914) and Dovey Pharma Nyali (+254 740 594 416).

Can I use insurance at Dovey?

Some branches appear on private medical insurer pharmacy panels. Whether your card works depends on your scheme and the branch, so ask when you call.