Countdown Pharmacy Dunedin Central

309 Cumberland Street, Dunedin

Contact Details

Phone (03) 470 1324
Fax (03) 470 1325
Email dunedin.pharmacy@countdown.co.nz

Street Address

309 Cumberland Street
Dunedin 9016

Covid-19 testing

Testing for International Travel

We provide pre-departure RAT testing for people who are travelling. Please bring your passport and travel documents.

There is a charge of $50 per person and you must provide your own RAT tests or buy them from us.

Please check the criteria for the country that you are travelling to -generally you need to take the test within 24 hours of your scheduled international departure time but some countries may allow a wider window

RATs - Community Collection Site - Anyone can access

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be collected at this site. Pre-ordering is not required.

Provides free face masks

This site offers free face masks when people are collecting RATs (subject to availability).

Description

Pharmacists can help to support the health of your family; they can provide advice and treatment for common minor illnesses for all ages.

Our friendly team is here to help. Drop off your prescription and we can prepare it while you shop!

Our email address is on the label on your medicines - please email us a few days in advance to order your repeat prescriptions

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.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No $5 standard subsidised prescription charge per item payable. Other charges relating to patient co-payment for specialists, dentists prescriptions, non funded, partially funded and non-funded items may apply. If you have a Community Services Card please advise us.

Hours

9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr). Open ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Otago Anniversary (24 Mar), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English, Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Korean, Malay, Hindi, Gujarati, Hokkien, Bahasa Melayu, Hakka, Farsi, Samoan, Tagalog

Services Provided

Immunisation
Long-term conditions (LTC) service
Smoking cessation
Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s
Medicines compliance packaging
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)
Incontinence products
Medicine & needles disposal service
Sildenafil dispensing for erectile dysfunction
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
WINZ and other reports
Selected oral contraceptives
Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C
COVID-19 Vaccination
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you have a prescription from your doctor or nurse)
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you may be eligible but don’t have a prescription)
Specialised wound care
HIV PrEP and PEP dispensing (same day or by pre-order)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Parking

Plenty of free parking whilst shopping at Countdown

Please be aware that  the carpark is patrolled and if you leave your vehicle in the carpark whilst you shop elsewhere off-site  you will probably receive a $60 ticket

Region

Dunedin - South Otago

Website

www.countdown.co.nz/shopping-made-easy/countdown-pharmacy

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/pharmacy/countdown-pharmacy-dunedin-central/