Unichem Medical Corner Pharmacy

237A High Street, Rangiora

Contact Details

Phone (03) 313 8624
Email Admin@umcpharmacy.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: umcphamc

Street Address

237A High Street
Rangiora
Canterbury 7400

Postal Address

PO Box 528
Rangiora 7440

Description

Pharmacists can help to support the health of your family; they can provide advice and treatment for common minor illnesses for all ages.
 
Pharmacists ensure that prescriptions are dispensed correctly and that the medicine and dose is appropriate for you, so that you receive the maximum benefits from your medicines. Your pharmacist will help you understand what your medicines are prescribed for, how to take them, possible side effects and how to store them.
 
All advice and treatment is conducted in a professional and confidential manner and most services are provided free of charge and do not generally require an appointment.
 
For safe disposal, please return any expired or unwanted medicines, or needles/lancets and syringes to your pharmacy. There is no charge for this service.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions.

Staff

Pharmacy Manager: Ajay Patel

Dispensary Manager

Vibhuti Patel

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Fees apply, Partial fees apply

Hours

8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sun 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov). Open Easter Sunday (5 Apr).
Other: Closed 25 Apr.

Languages Spoken

English, Afrikaans, Hindi, Gujarati, Burmese

Services Provided

Specialised Pharmacist Consultations
Immunisation
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (pharmacist prescribes and dispenses)
Sleep Apnoea Programme
Compression Stockings
Mobility equipment
Home delivery of medicines
Wound care
Blood testing for warfarin user (CPAMS service)
Clozapine dispensing
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - always in stock
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) - always in stock
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) | Morning after pill
Free prescriptions for eligible people on your fully funded medicines
Health Checks
Incontinence products
Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C
Medication for erection problem
Medication for long term conditions
Medication reports
Medicine and needles disposal service
Medicines packaging
Medicines use review service (MURS)
Needle exchange service
Stop smoking medication
Opioid Substitution Treatment Service
Selected oral contraceptives
UTI – Urinary tract infection treatment
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (with prescription)
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (private supply - you pay the full cost)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around

Parking

Free parking in front of and behind the pharmacy (please note time limits apply)

Region

Canterbury


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