Region
East Auckland
Website
Today
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.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
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…
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.
Other Pharmacy Services
Disability aids
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…
Incontinence products
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…
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.
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.
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.
Ear piercing
Passport photos
Optifast Weight Management Programme
Blood glucose testing
Antibiotic (chloramphenicol) eye drops/ ointment without doctor's prescription
Erectile dysfunction treatment
Viagra tablets are available without a prescription
Charges
* Free Medico Pack for the first month
* Free ear piercing with earring purchase
* Free delivery (conditions apply)
* Free blood pressure check station
* No charge for fax/phoned prescriptions
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese
Contact Details
5 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park, Auckland
East Auckland
Phone
(09) 535 4900
Fax
(09) 535 5900
Email
Website
Prescription Email
5 Aviemore Drive
Highland Park
Auckland 2010
Street Address
5 Aviemore Drive
Highland Park
Auckland 2010
Postal Address
PO Box 82 204
Highland Park
Pakuranga
Auckland 2143
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This page was last updated at 5:33PM on March 27, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Aviemore Pharmacy.