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Takapuna Pharmacy

Pharmacy Service

Today

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

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

Hello and welcome to Takapuna Pharmacy!

At Takapuna Pharmacy you will always be welcomed by our friendly team of fully-qualified pharmacists and pharmacy assistants. We are a family owned pharmacy and take pride in being the local, community pharmacy for Takapuna. Our team is passionate about what they do – so you will always be met with the best service and advice for all your healthcare needs.

Our pharmacists are always accessible on the shop floor, which means you get the best advice from the start. We stock a wide range of medicinal, natural and first aid products as well as offering services such as passport photos, ear piercing, medicine packaging, flu vaccinations, urinary tract infection treatment, the Emergency Contraceptive Pill, methadone and suboxone dispensing, and Silvasta consultations.

The locals are buzzing about our wonderful team so come on in and see what we’re all about – give us the opportunity to serve you! Whatever your healthcare needs may be, pop in today! We’re located in the heart of Takapuna - don't hesitate to contact us.

Dispensary Manager

Hannah Yoo

Charges

Fully-subsidised prescriptions are free. Specialist prescriptions (e.g. dental) are $10 per item.

Hours

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Korean, Gujarati, Hindi

Services Provided

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…

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…

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…

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.

It's better to get treated…

Incontinence products

We stock Tena incontinence products for both men and women. Please contact us for what's available on the day. Alternatively, we can order in products for you on request.

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.

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…

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.

Ear Piercing

We have fully trained staff to pierce ears. We use the Studex kit (24K plated over medical grade stainless steel, and titanium earrings with stainless steel clasps).

Vaccines

Influenza (flu) vaccine
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) 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…

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…

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

This pharmacy has staff that are trained to give MMR vaccines. The MMR vaccination is free for people aged from 16 to 49 years (inclusive).

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Region

North Auckland

Contact Details

463 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland