Region
North Auckland
Today
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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
Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Dispensing Services
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 aides e.g. nicotine gum.
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
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).
Charges
Fully-subsidised prescriptions are $5 per item. Specialist prescriptions (e.g. dental) are $15 per item.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English, Korean, Gujarati, Hindi
Contact Details
463 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
Phone
(09) 489 9271
Fax
(09) 320 3643
Email
Prescription Email
The fax machine is cleared regularly; feel free to send your fax prescriptions to us.
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This page was last updated at 10:52AM on April 8, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Takapuna Pharmacy.