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Unichem Morrinsville Pharmacy

Pharmacy Service

RATS for collection: Come in or phone us (07) 889 8160 to have RATS taken to your car outside

Today

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Covid-19 vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccination

Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
Walk in

We offer Covid-19 Vaccinations for 5-11 year olds on Tuesday and Thursday from 2.30pm to 4pm. Booking required. Phone 07 889 8160 to make a booking.

We offer Covid-19 vaccinations to those 12 years and older between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Booking is prefereble but walk ins are catered for too.

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

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

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

David Bullen

Hours

Open today 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 12:30 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), Matariki (14 Jul).

Services Provided

Community pharmacy anticoagulant management Service (CPAMS) – INR testing for warfarin patients

Warfarin is used by some people as a blood thinning medicine e.g. after a stroke. It is important that blood results are regularly checked. This service involves having a quick…

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.

We provide FREE…

Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine (Tdap)
Influenza (flu) vaccine
Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR)
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…

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…

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…

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…

Gout management and patient education

We provide FREE gout management consultation to discuss painful symptoms of gout.

If you or a family member suffers from gout, feel free to come and see one of our…

Methotrexate patient education

We assess patient’s medication regimen to ensure no interactions, the dose is appropriate, patient understands dosing regimen and red flags of toxicity.

Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP)

A private consultation is carried out by one of our pharmacists and the emergency contraceptive pill provided if appropriate. This consultation is confidential.

Cost: $35 for patients 25 years of…

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.

The “LITTLE BLUE PILL”…

Delivery

If you are having difficulty getting to our pharmacy and would like your medication delivered to your home, simply phone us on 07 889 8160 to discuss how we can…

Medication oversight assessments (MOA)

If a family member is finding it difficult to self manage their medication, one of our pharmacists can come to their home and conduct an assessment to see if they…

Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)
Walk in

We offer Covid-19 Vaccinations for 5-11 year olds on Tuesday and Thursday from 2.30pm to 4pm. Booking required. Phone 07 889 8160 to make a booking.

We offer Covid-19 vaccinations…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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.

Wheelchair Access

Yes

Region

Waikato

Website

www.unichemmps.co.nz

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