Region
Canterbury
Today
117A Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Description
Bargain Chemist is proudly a 100% Kiwi owned and operated business. Our policy: New Zealand’s cheapest chemist.
We are committed to providing our customers the healthcare they need, at prices they want.
We are constantly working hard to find new ways to save our customers money. We also have bulk buying power, which means we can pass on the savings to our customers.
Why to shop with us:
- Bargain Chemist does free prescriptions on fully funded items.
- Big brands of vitamins/supplements are up to 50% off RRP.
- Big brand perfumes at affordable prices, up to 50% off RRP.
- Our pharmacists and retail staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, so please do ask them for help! Pop into our store and see it for yourself!
Hours
117A Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
| Mon – Sun | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.
Dispensing Services
Medicines use review service (MURS)
Medicines Use Review Service enables community pharmacists to work with people who are on complex medicine regimens or have difficulty managing their medications. Our pharmacists are MUR accredited and can…
Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s
We are able to fill your under-14 year old's prescription for free (if the medication is fully funded) both within normal working hours and after hours.
We offer FREE prescriptions…
Clozapine dispensing
It is very important that you receive regular blood tests while you are taking clozapine. We will check your blood tests to make sure the appropriate dose of clozapine is…
Long-term conditions (LTC) service
This service is designed for people with long-term illnesses who may need support with their medicines. An assessment is used to identify the things that affect their ability to take…
Methadone dispensing
This pharmacy works alongside the DHB methadone programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been agreed.
Smoking cessation
Pharmacy staff are trained to provide a service to help people to stop smoking. This service includes advice and providing quit smoking support aides e.g. nicotine gum.
Other Pharmacy Services
Vaccines
Immunisation is one of the most effective medical interventions to prevent infections and has led to the decline of many serious, potentially lethal, diseases. There may be a charge for…
Blister packs
This pharmacy can provide you with individually made blister packs of your medicines. These can be supplied weekly, fortnightly, or monthly depending on your needs. This type of packaging can…
Disability aids
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)
Your pharmacists are trained to assess whether the ECP is appropriate for you. This is done in a confidential manner. The ECP works best if taken as soon as possible…
Incontinence products
Medicine & needles disposal service
Unwanted medicines are often dumped into the toilet, tipped down the sink or put out with the garbage, which starts a journey that can seriously harm the environment. Please return…
Needle exchange service
This pharmacy is part of the needle exchange service and is happy to assist with the disposal of unwanted sharps in a safe, hygienic manner and provide clean needles for…
Sildenafil dispensing for erectile dysfunction
This pharmacy has specially trained pharmacists who are able to prescribe sildenafil for erectile dysfunction in men aged 35 – 70 years who meet specific assessment criteria.
Trimethoprim dispensing
This pharmacy has trained pharmacists who can supply the antibiotic, trimethoprim, for women aged between 16 and 65 who have an uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
Influenza (flu) vaccines
This pharmacy has staff that are trained to give flu vaccines. The flu vaccination is free for people 65 years and older and for pregnant women, for everyone else there…
WINZ and other reports
If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.
Charges
We are committed to providing our customers the healthcare they need, at prices they want.
We are constantly working hard to find new ways to save our customers money. We also have bulk buying power, which means we can pass on the savings to our customers.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
117A Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Canterbury
Phone
03-281-7883
Fax
03-281-7885
Email
Website
Prescription Email
117a Riccarton Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8041
Street Address
117a Riccarton Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch
Canterbury 8041
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This page was last updated at 2:15PM on April 8, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Bargain Chemist Riccarton.