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Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy

Pharmacy Service

COVID-19 Vaccinations are from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Thursday and 09:00-4:00 pm on Friday, Saturday 09:00-12:00 pm.

COVID-19 Antiviral Medicine : Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM. 

Today

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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

Mary Messeha

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Contact us, Referral, Walk in, Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply

Hours

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov). Open Easter Monday (6 Apr, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM), King's Birthday (1 Jun, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM).

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic

Services Provided

Clozapine dispensing

It is very important that you receive regular blood tests while you are taking clozapine and these will be organised through your prescribing healthcare professional. We will check your blood tests to make sure the appropriate dose of clozapine is dispensed for you.

It is very important that you receive regular blood tests while you are taking clozapine and these will be organised through your prescribing healthcare professional. We will check your blood tests to make sure the appropriate dose of clozapine is dispensed for you.

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (pharmacist prescribes and dispenses)

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand. To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately after you test positive or develop symptoms, to see if the medicines are right for you. COVID-19 Antiviral Medicine Collection: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM.

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand.

To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately after you test positive or develop symptoms, to see if the medicines are right for you.


COVID-19 Antiviral Medicine Collection: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM. 

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (with prescription)

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand. You will need a prescription from your doctor or nurse to receive the medication. COVID-19 Antiviral Medicine Collection: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM.

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and who is eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand.

You will need a prescription from your doctor or nurse to receive the medication.


COVID-19 Antiviral Medicine Collection: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM. 

Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) | Morning after pill

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 after unprotected intercourse but may be taken up to 72 hours after. There is usually a charge associated with receiving the ECP, although at some pharmacies the ECP may be provided fully funded for eligible people.

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 after unprotected intercourse but may be taken up to 72 hours after. There is usually a charge associated with receiving the ECP, although at some pharmacies the ECP may be provided fully funded for eligible people.

Free prescriptions for eligible people on your fully funded medicines

From July 1st 2024 funded medicine prescriptions will have a $5 charge (non-funded medicine prescriptions will have additional charges). Prescriptions for fully funded medicines are free for people: aged 13 years or under aged 65 years and older of any age that have a community services card (CSC) and their dependent children (14-17 years old). that hold a Prescription Subsidy Card (PSC). View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for more detailed information on prescription costs.

From July 1st 2024 funded medicine prescriptions will have a $5 charge (non-funded medicine prescriptions will have additional charges).

Prescriptions for fully funded medicines are free for people:

  • aged 13 years or under
  • aged 65 years and older
  • of any age that have a community services card (CSC) and their dependent children (14-17 years old).
  • that hold a Prescription Subsidy Card (PSC).

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for more detailed information on prescription costs.

HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - always in stock

HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is used to prevent HIV infection in people who have had a potential high risk exposure. PEP must be started within 72 hours of the exposure, the earlier the better. View the Healthify website for more information about PEP. The following pharmacies always have the drugs commonly used for PEP in stock (tenofovir disoproxil, emtricitabine, dolutegravir). A prescription is required. If you have been prescribed tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine only, please also see ‘HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)’ for pharmacies which keep these drugs in stock. If you have been prescribed other medications, please contact the pharmacy to check they have the drugs in stock.

HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is used to prevent HIV infection in people who have had a potential high risk exposure. PEP must be started within 72 hours of the exposure, the earlier the better. View the Healthify website for more information about PEP.

The following pharmacies always have the drugs commonly used for PEP in stock (tenofovir disoproxil, emtricitabine, dolutegravir). A prescription is required. If you have been prescribed tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine only, please also see ‘HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)’ for pharmacies which keep these drugs in stock.

If you have been prescribed other medications, please contact the pharmacy to check they have the drugs in stock.

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) - always in stock

PrEP is used to prevent HIV infection in individuals at elevated risk. A prescription is required from your doctor or health provider. .View the Healthify website for more information about PrEP This pharmacy always has PrEP (tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine) in stock.

PrEP is used to prevent HIV infection in individuals at elevated risk. A prescription is required from your doctor or health provider. .View the Healthify website for more information about PrEP

This pharmacy always has PrEP (tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine) in stock.

Immunisation

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

  • Pregnancy vaccinations
  • 45 year old vaccinations
  • Adult flu vaccine
  • Child flu vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Shingles vaccine
  • 65 year old vaccinations
  • Meningococcal vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
  • Childhood immunisation programme
  • Catch-up missed vaccinations
  • Workplace flu vaccinations
  • Privately funded vaccinations

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

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 have to pay any pharmacy charges for your Maviret.

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 have to pay any pharmacy charges for your Maviret.

Medication for erection problem

This pharmacy has specially trained pharmacists who are able to prescribe sildenafil (also called Viagra®, Vedafil® and Silvasta®) for erectile dysfunction in men aged 35 – 70 years who meet specific assessment criteria.

This pharmacy has specially trained pharmacists who are able to prescribe sildenafil (also called Viagra®, Vedafil® and Silvasta®) for erectile dysfunction in men aged 35 – 70 years who meet specific assessment criteria.

Medication for long term conditions

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 medication as prescribed. Pharmacists work together with the patient to address each issue. The pharmacist is able to assist you with managing your medications and can coordinate your medications so that your prescription repeats happen all at the same time and therefore require only one trip to have your prescriptions refilled. They can also provide you with a reminder service (via text message, email or phone call) to let you know when your next supply of medications is ready for collection. If you are having difficulties managing your medicines (e.g. forgetting to take them), please ask your pharmacist whether this service is right for you.

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 medication as prescribed. Pharmacists work together with the patient to address each issue. The pharmacist is able to assist you with managing your medications and can coordinate your medications so that your prescription repeats happen all at the same time and therefore require only one trip to have your prescriptions refilled. They can also provide you with a reminder service (via text message, email or phone call) to let you know when your next supply of medications is ready for collection. If you are having difficulties managing your medicines (e.g. forgetting to take them), please ask your pharmacist whether this service is right for you.

Medication reports

If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.

If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.

Medicine and 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 any expired or unwanted medicines, or needles/lancets and syringes to your pharmacy. In doing so, we can make our home a safer place, help safeguard our community and protect our environment. There is no charge for this 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 any expired or unwanted medicines, or needles/lancets and syringes to your pharmacy. In doing so, we can make our home a safer place, help safeguard our community and protect our environment. There is no charge for this service.

Medicines packaging

This pharmacy can repack your medicines into compliance packaging (blister packs or sachet rolls) that specifies when you should take them. These can be supplied as weekly or monthly packs depending on your needs. This type of packaging can help you to take your medicine at the right time. It can also make it easier to see if you have missed a dose or are running out. It is useful if you are travelling as it avoids having to take multiple containers.

This pharmacy can repack your medicines into compliance packaging (blister packs or sachet rolls) that specifies when you should take them. These can be supplied as weekly or monthly packs depending on your needs. This type of packaging can help you to take your medicine at the right time. It can also make it easier to see if you have missed a dose or are running out. It is useful if you are travelling as it avoids having to take multiple containers.

Opioid Substitution Treatment Service

This pharmacy works alongside the Health New Zealand Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone or Suboxone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been agreed.

This pharmacy works alongside the Health New Zealand Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone or Suboxone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been agreed.

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 have previously been prescribed the same oral contraceptive within the last three years and who have not developed any risk factors. There is a charge for both the medicine and the consultation when you receive this service.

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 have previously been prescribed the same oral contraceptive within the last three years and who have not developed any risk factors.

There is a charge for both the medicine and the consultation when you receive this service.

Stop smoking medication

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.

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.

UTI – Urinary tract infection treatment

This pharmacy has trained pharmacists who can supply the antibiotics nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim for urinary tract infections. These are available without a prescription to women between 16 and 65 years of age, who are not pregnant and do not have any other complicating factors. The pharmacist will complete a consultation to make sure the medicine is appropriate and refer you to the GP if required.

This pharmacy has trained pharmacists who can supply the antibiotics nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim for urinary tract infections. These are available without a prescription to women between 16 and 65 years of age, who are not pregnant and do not have any other complicating factors. The pharmacist will complete a consultation to make sure the medicine is appropriate and refer you to the GP if required.

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (private supply - you pay the full cost)

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and if you are not eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand. To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately after you test positive or develop symptoms, to see if the medicines are right for you.

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and if you are not eligible. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand.

To receive the medication please call and talk to the pharmacist first, either immediately after you test positive or develop symptoms, to see if the medicines are right for you.

Home delivery of medicines

This pharmacy offers a home delivery service for medicines. This may be free or there might be a charge for it. Please check with us for details.

This pharmacy offers a home delivery service for medicines. This may be free or there might be a charge for it. Please check with us for details.

Sleep Apnoea

Better Sleep, Better Health: In-Pharmacy Sleep Apnoea Services Do you suffer from loud snoring, extreme daytime sleepiness, or wake up gasping for air? You may be one of the 80% of people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). At Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy, we provide a convenient, in-pharmacy, end-to-end solution to diagnose and treat sleep apnoea, helping you reclaim your energy and improve your long-term health. No long waitlists, no hospital visits—just simple, expert care in your community. ❓ What is the Service? We offer a comprehensive, 4-step program—from initial screening to long-term management—designed to get you on the path to better sleep. Free Initial Screening: Start with a quick, in-store or online questionnaire to evaluate your symptoms. At-Home Sleep Test: If necessary, we provide an easy-to-use home sleep testing device. Wear it in your own bed, in the comfort of your home. Specialist Diagnosis: Your sleep data is reviewed by an external qualified sleep physician. Results are usually available within 7-14 days. Treatment & Support: If needed, we provide CPAP machine trials, mask fitting, and ongoing support to ensure your treatment is comfortable and effective. 💡 Why Choose Our Pharmacy for Sleep Services? Convenience: No doctor referral required for testing. Comfort: Sleep in your own bed during testing. Expert Advice: Our trained staff can assist with mask selection, fitting, and troubleshooting. Data Monitoring: We use cloud-based technology to track your progress and ensure your CPAP therapy is working. 🛑 Signs of Sleep Apnoea If you experience any of the following, we recommend booking a screening: Loud, persistent snoring Witnessed pauses in breathing while sleeping Frequent waking, gasping, or choking Excessive daytime fatigue or sleepiness Early morning headaches Reduced concentration or irritability 📅 Book Your Consultation Today Don't let untreated sleep apnoea affect your health, work, or relationships. Visit us in-store, call 03 338 0691 or book online https://pharmacy.centrik.co.nz/book/unichem-lincoln-road-pharmacy

Better Sleep, Better Health: In-Pharmacy Sleep Apnoea Services
Do you suffer from loud snoring, extreme daytime sleepiness, or wake up gasping for air? You may be one of the 80% of people with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA).
At Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy, we provide a convenient, in-pharmacy, end-to-end solution to diagnose and treat sleep apnoea, helping you reclaim your energy and improve your long-term health. No long waitlists, no hospital visits—just simple, expert care in your community.
 
What is the Service?
We offer a comprehensive, 4-step program—from initial screening to long-term management—designed to get you on the path to better sleep.
  1. Free Initial Screening: Start with a quick, in-store or online questionnaire to evaluate your symptoms.
  2. At-Home Sleep Test: If necessary, we provide an easy-to-use home sleep testing device. Wear it in your own bed, in the comfort of your home.
  3. Specialist Diagnosis: Your sleep data is reviewed by an external qualified sleep physician. Results are usually available within 7-14 days.
  4. Treatment & Support: If needed, we provide CPAP machine trials, mask fitting, and ongoing support to ensure your treatment is comfortable and effective.
 
💡 Why Choose Our Pharmacy for Sleep Services?
  • Convenience: No doctor referral required for testing.
  • Comfort: Sleep in your own bed during testing.
  • Expert Advice: Our trained staff can assist with mask selection, fitting, and troubleshooting.
  • Data Monitoring: We use cloud-based technology to track your progress and ensure your CPAP therapy is working.
 
🛑 Signs of Sleep Apnoea
If you experience any of the following, we recommend booking a screening:
  • Loud, persistent snoring
  • Witnessed pauses in breathing while sleeping
  • Frequent waking, gasping, or choking
  • Excessive daytime fatigue or sleepiness
  • Early morning headaches
  • Reduced concentration or irritability


📅 Book Your Consultation Today
Don't let untreated sleep apnoea affect your health, work, or relationships. Visit us in-store,
call 03 338 0691  or book online  https://pharmacy.centrik.co.nz/book/unichem-lincoln-road-pharmacy
Vitamin B12 Injections

⚡ Professional Vitamin B12 Injection Service ⚡ Feeling tired, sluggish, or suffering from low energy? Our accredited pharmacists can help. We offer a convenient, professional Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin) injection service, helping you manage deficiency-related fatigue and improving your overall health. Why Choose Our Pharmacy for Your B12 Injection? Convenience: No doctor’s appointment required for the injection itself—walk-ins are often welcome. Qualified Team: Administered by trained Pharmacist Vaccinators in a private consultation room. Fast & Efficient: Quick, effective administration, often providing a 3-month boost in levels. Trusted Care: Safe, confidential service located at your local community pharmacy. How It Works: Bring your prescription from your doctor (or ask your GP to send it directly to us). Our pharmacist will verify your prescription. Receive your injection in our private room. Note: A short observation period (approx. 20 minutes) may be required after the injection. Service fee: $15 for administration (if you have your own ampoule) or $20 if you don't

Professional Vitamin B12 Injection Service
Feeling tired, sluggish, or suffering from low energy? Our accredited pharmacists can help. We offer a convenient, professional Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin) injection service, helping you manage deficiency-related fatigue and improving your overall health.

Why Choose Our Pharmacy for Your B12 Injection?
  • Convenience: No doctor’s appointment required for the injection itself—walk-ins are often welcome.
  • Qualified Team: Administered by trained Pharmacist Vaccinators in a private consultation room.
  • Fast & Efficient: Quick, effective administration, often providing a 3-month boost in levels.
  • Trusted Care: Safe, confidential service located at your local community pharmacy. 
How It Works:
  1. Bring your prescription from your doctor (or ask your GP to send it directly to us).
  2. Our pharmacist will verify your prescription.
  3. Receive your injection in our private room.
  4. Note: A short observation period (approx. 20 minutes) may be required after the injection. 
     
    • Service fee: $15  for administration (if you have your own ampoule) or $20 if you don't
Stop Smoking Service

Description: Take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life with our confidential, in-pharmacy stop smoking service. Our trained pharmacists are here to support you every step of the way with a personalised quit plan. Expert Advice: Receive one-on-one coaching and encouragement to help you manage cravings and stay on track. Free NRT Products: Access free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)—including patches, gum, and lozenges—to ease withdrawal symptoms. Convenient Access: No appointment is usually needed—simply walk in to your participating local pharmacy. Specialised Support: Tailored advice is available for those who are pregnant or looking to protect their tamariki from smoking.

Description:
Take the first step toward a healthier, smoke-free life with our confidential, in-pharmacy stop smoking service. Our trained pharmacists are here to support you every step of the way with a personalised quit plan.
  • Expert Advice: Receive one-on-one coaching and encouragement to help you manage cravings and stay on track.
  • Free NRT Products: Access free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)—including patches, gum, and lozenges—to ease withdrawal symptoms.
  • Convenient Access: No appointment is usually needed—simply walk in to your participating local pharmacy.
  • Specialised Support: Tailored advice is available for those who are pregnant or looking to protect their tamariki from smoking.
Ear Piercing

At Unichem Lincoln Road, we provide a safe, sterile, and professional ear-piercing service designed for both children 8+ years and adults. The service uses, in many locations, the Studex® System75, a modern, virtually silent, and sterile system. The Service Experience Trained Staff: Piercings are performed by specifically trained, qualified staff in a hygienic, professional environment. Sterile & Safe: They use sterile, single-use, non-touch disposable cartridges. The technician does not touch the stud or clasp, and the piercing instrument does not touch the ear, reducing the risk of contamination. Jewellery Selection: A wide range of hypoallergenic, sterile stud earrings are available to choose from. Process: The staff will walk you through the process, mark the ears for precision, and perform the piercing quickly (often described as just a slight pinch).

At Unichem Lincoln Road, we provide a safe, sterile, and professional ear-piercing service designed for both children  8+ years and adults. The service uses, in many locations, the Studex® System75, a modern, virtually silent, and sterile system.
 
The Service Experience
  • Trained Staff: Piercings are performed by specifically trained, qualified staff in a hygienic, professional environment.
  • Sterile & Safe: They use sterile, single-use, non-touch disposable cartridges. The technician does not touch the stud or clasp, and the piercing instrument does not touch the ear, reducing the risk of contamination.
  • Jewellery Selection: A wide range of hypoallergenic, sterile stud earrings are available to choose from.
  • Process: The staff will walk you through the process, mark the ears for precision, and perform the piercing quickly (often described as just a slight pinch).

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

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30D Lincoln Road
Spreydon
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024

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Spreydon
Christchurch
Canterbury 8024

This page was last updated at 4:33PM on March 9, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Lincoln Road Pharmacy.