Region
Southland
Website
Today
Description
We have been supporting our local community since 1960. We are one of the longest standing businesses in Gore.
With a team of professional and dedicated people, our team aim to help you get the most out of your medicines so that you get well and stay well.
We have a team of over 20 great people; fully trained and here to help.
Our focus on wellness extends to our makeup and skincare ranges. We know there are a lot of products out there so it is important you get a solution that works for you.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:45 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Dispensing Services
Smoking cessation service
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.
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…
Community pharmacy anticoagulant management Service (CPAMS) – INR testing for warfarin patients
Warfarin is used by some people as a blood thinning medicine e.g. after a stroke. It is important that blood results are regularly checked. This service involves having a quick…
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.
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…
Other Pharmacy Services
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…
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…
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
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.
Vaccines
- Influenza (flu) 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
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
43 Main Street, Gore
Southland
Phone
(03) 208 6378
Fax
(03) 208 1722
Mobile
027 208 6378 (Text)
Email
Website
43 Main Street
Gore
Southland 9710
Street Address
43 Main Street
Gore
Southland 9710
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This page was last updated at 3:18PM on February 21, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Life Pharmacy La Hood.