Region
South Auckland
Today
8:30 AM to 5:30 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
Gary Parker
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Special Hours
| Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, 2nd Jan, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Closed ANZAC Day Open 10.00am - 2.00pm on all other public holidays. |
Public Holidays: Closed Easter Sunday (21 Apr), Good Friday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (27 Apr). Open Labour Day (28 Oct, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Easter Monday (13 Apr, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (1 Jun, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan.
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…
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.
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…
MoreSmoking cessation
Pharmacy staff are trained to provide a service to help people to stop smoking. This service includes advice and providing quit smoking support aides e.g. nicotine gum.
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…
MoreFree 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.
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
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.
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…
MoreNiki pump hospice service
We fill sterile syringes to go in the Niki pump; working with hospices, hospitals and general practice.
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.
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.
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.
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…
MoreEar piercing
Bounty packs for pregnancy
Natural Health
Blood Pressure Checks
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…
MoreWheelchair Access
Yes
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
40 Queen Street, Waiuku
South Auckland
Phone
(09) 235 9307
Fax
(09) 237 0054
Email
Website
40 Queen Street
Waiuku
Auckland 2123
Street Address
40 Queen Street
Waiuku
Auckland 2123
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This page was last updated at 4:43PM on May 30, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Waiuku Pharmacy.