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9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- No appointment required
- Walk in
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines and eligibility visit Ministry of Health - COVID-19 vaccines
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.
We are also providing Child Pfizer Covid vaccine (5-11 years) between 10am to 4pm 4 days a week. Please book via BookMyVaccine website to avoid long queues.
Covid-19 pass
My Vaccine Pass - get in person
Our service can help you request and print a My Vaccine Pass for free. Bring your NHI number if you can when you visit. You do not need to have ID or an email address. You will be asked some personal details so you can be found in the system.
Covid-19 testing
Supervised Rapid Antigen Test for New Zealand Travel
This service is for people who are travelling within New Zealand and require evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result. The test must be done within the 72 hours prior to travel (preferably within 24 hours). See the Unite against COVID-19 website for more travel advice.
To get a supervised rapid antigen test for travel you must:
- have no COVID-19 symptoms and
- be unvaccinated over 12 years and 3 months of age, leaving Auckland
OR unvaccinated domestic traveller over 12 years, travelling with a transport company that requires evidence of a negative test result.
If you have any COVID-19 symptoms or feel unwell you need to visit a COVID-19 testing site.
For more information about rapid antigen testing, view the Ministry of Health website.
Description
Pharmacy On Shakespeare is located directly opposite the entrance of North Shore Hospital, next to the TRG building on Shakespeare Road, Takapuna, Auckland. There are carparks available next to the pharmacy on Thornton Road or within the TRG complex on Shakespeare Road.
At Pharmacy On Shakespeare, we can help to support the health of your family. We provide advice and treatment for common minor illnesses and conditions for all ages.
We ensure that prescriptions are dispensed correctly and that the medicine and dose is appropriate for you, so that you can receive the maximum benefits from your medicines. We 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.
Please return any expired or unwanted medicines to our pharmacy for safe disposal. There is no charge for this service.
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions.
Dispensary Manager
Lucas Tan
Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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| Sat – Sun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct).
Other: Open 29 Jan (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Hokkien
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- No appointment required
- Walk in
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects of the virus. For more information on the COVID-19…
Pharmac funded and self funding chemotherapy drugs
Please contact us for pricing
Medicines for HIV treatment and prevention
We dispense both PrEP and PEP HIV medicines
Aseptic dispensing
This pharmacy is approved to do aseptic dispensing. This includes preparing eye drops and sterile syringes (for syringe drivers). These products are made by our staff in a sterile environment…
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.
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…
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 aids e.g. nicotine gum.
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…
Prescription Reminder Service
Do you often forget to pick up your repeat prescriptions? Our pharmacist can now help you remember to collect your repeat before it expires!
Through this service, we'll send you…
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…
Delivery Service
This pharmacy offers delivery service right to your doorstep. You can get your prescriptions faxed to our pharmacy (FAX: 09 486 0789) or call us if you need any over…
Disability aids
A full range of mobility and living aids available for HIRE or PURCHASE. Wheelchairs, rollators, toileting aids, support cushions. We are here to help you with your needs.
Specialised wound care
Some wounds require extra attention and skill to manage. This pharmacy has staff qualified to do this and can refer you to your doctor if necessary.
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…
Selected oral contraceptives
Our specially trained pharmacists can supply selected oral contraceptives without a prescription under certain circumstances.
Up to six months’ supply of selected oral contraceptives can be sold to women who…
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.
Incontinence products
Southern Cross Easy Claim
We provide a convenient, hassle-free way for Southern Cross members to claim on the spot.
No more filling out claim forms or waiting for refunds! Ask us about how we…
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…
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.
Travel Services
We are able to assist you in providing travel advice and products whether you are travelling locally or internationally.
If you prefer not to carry multiple bottles of pills, we…
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…
My Vaccine Pass - get in person
Our service can help you request and print a My Vaccine Pass for free. Bring your NHI number if you can when you visit. You do not need to have… More
Covid-19 vaccination booking URL
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
North Auckland
Contact Details
213 Shakespeare Road, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
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Phone
(09) 486 0768
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Fax
(09) 486 0789
Email
Prescription Email
213 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
Street Address
213 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
Auckland 0620
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This page was last updated at 8:38AM on January 27, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Pharmacy On Shakespeare.