Roberts Pharmacy Heaton Medical Center 45 Heaton Street Parkside Timaru Canterbury 7910
Postal Address
Roberts Pharmacy 45 Heaton Street Timaru 7910
Covid-19 testing
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.
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.
Emergency Notification
On WEEKENDS and STATUTORY holidays we will be closing for a break from 1pm to 2pm.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free,
Partial fees apply,
Fees apply
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Mon – Fri
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat – Sun
9:15 AM – 5:45 PM
WEEKENDS and STATUTORY holidays we will be closing for a break from 1pm to 2pm.
COVID vaccinations are only available Wednesday to Friday 9:30am to 4pm or by prior arrangement please.
Phone 03 6889156 for further information.
Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), King's Birthday (3 Jun, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), Matariki (28 Jun, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), South Canterbury Anniversary (23 Sep, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), Labour Day (28 Oct, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), Good Friday (18 Apr, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM), Easter Monday (21 Apr, 9:15 AM – 5:45 PM).
Services Provided
Immunisation
COVID-19 Vaccination
My Vaccination Documents - 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)
COVID-19 Care in the Community
Clozapine dispensing
Community pharmacy anticoagulant management Service (CPAMS) – INR testing for warfarin patients
Disability aids
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)
Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C
Long-term conditions (LTC) service
Incontinence products
HIV PrEP and PEP dispensing (same day or by pre-order)
Medicine & needles disposal service
Medicines compliance packaging
Opioid Substitution Treatment Service
Sildenafil dispensing for erectile dysfunction
Smoking cessation
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
WINZ and other reports
Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Wheelchair access
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
Mobility parking space,
Assistance to move around,
Support to make decisions