About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A regular patient at São João pharmacy noticed something peculiar one morning. ‘Hey,’ he said aloud, ‘I swear I saw that same bottle of aspirin on the shelf last week!’ The pharmacist smiled and shook his head. ‘Oh, that’s just our new stock rotation policy,’ he explained. The regular patient laughed, relieved—and a little embarrassed—for there was indeed a fresh batch of aspirin waiting for him.
2. A little girl walked into São João pharmacy and pointed at an old bottle on the shelf. ‘Mommy,’ she whispered, ‘what’s that funny-smelling medicine for?’ The pharmacist smiled and leaned closer. 'Oh, that's just a special remedy,' he said softly. 'It helps people remember where they parked their cars!' The little girl giggled, and her mom blushed as everyone in the pharmacy burst out laughing.
3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to São João pharmacy. The air was filled with a strange, sweet scent that made him pause. Curious, he stepped inside… Inside, the pharmacist smiled warmly and said, ‘Welcome, delivery man! Our special tonight is a soothing herbal tea blend.’ The driver sniffed curiously and asked what it smelled like. With a twinkle in his eye, the pharmacist replied, ‘It’s our secret recipe for insomnia—works every time!’