Today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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 come and meet our friendly team. We are ready to assist you with all your health needs.
Dispensary Manager
Mary Johnson
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays. The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Labour Day (26 Oct, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 8/2/21) (8 Feb, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Good Friday (2 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Sunday (4 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Easter Monday (5 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), ANZAC Day (Observed 26/04/21) (26 Apr, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (7 Jun, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Maori, Mandarin, Punjabi, Filipino, Romanian
Charges
$5 Co-payment per fully funded prescription item as per the prescription subsidy scheme
No co-payment for children aged 13 and under.
Service Types
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.
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.
Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C
This pharmacy has been registered to dispense Maviret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) for the treatment of Hep C and to provide you with counselling to support your treatment. You will not…
Additional Services
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
Rehabilitation devices (e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, walking frame) available for purchase.
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
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…
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.
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.
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…
Vaccines
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
- Varicella zoster (shingles) vaccine
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…
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
South Auckland
Contact Details
Middlemore Hospital
South Auckland
Phone
(09) 277 3425
Fax
(09) 277 3424
Email
Prescription Email
Ground Floor
Scott Building
Middlemore Hospital
Otahuhu
Auckland
Street Address
Ground Floor
Scott Building
Middlemore Hospital
Otahuhu
Auckland
Postal Address
Private Bag 93311
Otahuhu
Auckland 1640
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This page was last updated at 9:51AM on July 22, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Haumanu Pharmacy.