Region
Southland
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.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Dispensing Services
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…
MoreLong-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…
MoreMethadone 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
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…
MoreEmergency 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…
MoreIncontinence products
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…
MoreSildenafil 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.
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…
MoreWINZ and other reports
If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.
Vaccines
- Influenza (flu) 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…
MoreWheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
76 Tay Street, Invercargill
Southland
Phone
(03) 218 9393
Fax
(03) 218 9391
Email
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76 Tay Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Street Address
76 Tay Street
Invercargill
Southland 9810
Postal Address
P. O. Box 1016
INVERCARGILL
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This page was last updated at 4:44PM on February 13, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem UFS Pharmacy.