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8:00 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
- No appointment required
- Walk in
Vaccinations available from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
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 healthcare provider.
Covid-19 pass
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Our service can help you request and print the following documents:
- My Vaccine Pass
- International Travel Vaccination Certificate
- Your vaccination record
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
Our service can assist you to print and apply for a Face Mask Exemption Pass.
Covid-19 testing
Testing for International Travel
Unichem Fifteenth Avenue Pharmacy provides pre-departure supervised rapid antigen testing for international travel.
- Walk-in service, no bookings required!
- $50 per person per test
- Open 7 days a week
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478
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.
Dispensary Manager
Hassan Abomaray
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (24 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun). Open Matariki (14 Jul).
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- No appointment required
- Walk in
Vaccinations available from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is an important step you can take to protect yourself, your kaumātua and whānau from the effects…
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you have a prescription from your doctor or nurse)
- This pharmacy can deliver the medicine to your home free of charge
View the Ministry of Health website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible.
You will need a prescription from your doctor or nurse to receive the medication.
COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you may be eligible but don’t have a prescription)
- This pharmacy can deliver the medicine to your home free of charge
View the Ministry of Health website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible.
To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately…
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Our service can help you request and print the following documents:
- My Vaccine Pass
- International Travel Vaccination Certificate
- Your vaccination record
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
Our service can assist you to print and apply for a Face Mask Exemption Pass.
Vaccines
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Varicella zoster (shingles) 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…
COVID-19 Care in the Community
- Home delivery of medicines
- No co-payments for prescriptions for Covid-positive patients isolating at home
- Medicine management consultations
We are able to offer additional support and funded services to eligible people isolating at home due to COVID-19.
Medicines use review service (MURS)
Medicines Use Review Service enables community pharmacists to work with people who are on complex medicine regimens or have difficulty managing their medications. Our pharmacists are MUR accredited and can…
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…
Clozapine dispensing
It is very important that you receive regular blood tests while you are taking clozapine. We will check your blood tests to make sure the appropriate dose of clozapine is…
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…
Opioid Substitution Treatment Service
This pharmacy works alongside the DHB Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone or Suboxone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been…
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.
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.
SMARTPAC Services
Medicine sachet packs (medirolls) have been designed to make it as easy as possible to take your medicines correctly. Our eco-friendly sachet packs sort all your medicines into easy to…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Influenza (flu) vaccines
This pharmacy has staff that are trained and authorised to give flu vaccinations. Many pharmacies will vaccinate children – call the pharmacy to check first.
Flu vaccinations are free for those…
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…
FREE Delivery Service
We offer a FREE home delivery service on all prescription medications and pharmacy shop items to all our Tauranga community residents who meet the eligibility criteria. Deliveries are carried out…
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.
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Bay of Plenty
Website
Contact Details
51-57 Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga South, Tauranga
Bay of Plenty
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 777 0203
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Fax
07 777 0403
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Mobile
0210 314 776
Email
Website
Prescription Email
ARRC & CRC (Rest Homes, Mental Health & Disability) Only
- Phone - 07 579 2002
- Email - dispensary@smartmed.co.nz
Emergency Contact
Hassan Abomaray - Director & Pharmacist - 0210 314 776
51 15th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Street Address
51 15th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
Postal Address
51 15th Avenue
Tauranga South
Tauranga
Bay Of Plenty 3112
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This page was last updated at 8:55AM on August 1, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Fifteenth Avenue Pharmacy.