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Unichem Whangārei Pharmacy

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8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Covid-19 testing

Free RATs for collection

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be collected at this site. Pre-ordering is not required.

Description

FREE prescriptions and FREE BLISTER pack with MINIMAL wait times! (conditions apply)

FREE vaccinations- FLU, COVID-19, MEASLES, WHOOPING COUGH and many more! (conditions apply)

 FREE rapid antigen test available

FREE Emergency Contraceptive pill/Plan B (conditions apply)

Pharmacist Antibiotic Supply for Urinary Tract Infections

Erectile Dysfunction treatment- BLUE pill


Free prescriptions apply to all fully government funded medicines, whereby prescriptions must be written by GP or NZ public hospitals. Partly funded medicines, non-funded medicines and specialist prescriptions are not applicable in the FREE prescription service. 

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

Omar Mohmand

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

NO CHARGES!! FREE!! *conditions apply

Hours

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Due to staffing issue, our hours may vary from day to day. 

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays.

Languages Spoken

Gujarati, Hindi, English, Korean, Arabic, Dari (Afghan Persian), Pashto/Afghani, Persian, Urdu

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 Ministry of Health 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.

View the Ministry of Health 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.

Disability aids

This pharmacy offers a range of hire or purchase medical equipment to aid with mobility and disability.

This pharmacy offers a range of hire or purchase medical equipment to aid with mobility and disability.

FREE COVID-19 Vaccination

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 Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator. WALKIN in FREE COVID vaccinations 7 days a week! We provide the NEW BOOSTER released to the public on 7th March 2024

  • Pfizer vaccine (12+ years) OR Pfizer booster (16+ years)
  • Anyone currently eligible can access
  • No appointment required
  • Walk in
  • Child Pfizer vaccine (5-11 years)

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

Covid-19 vaccines can be administered before, after, or at the same time as other national schedule vaccines. When the Nuvaxovid vaccine is given at the same time as the Shingrix shingles vaccine or the Fluad Quad flu vaccine, there may be a chance of experiencing a stronger post-vaccination response and you should discuss this with your vaccinator.

WALKIN in FREE COVID vaccinations 7 days a week!

We provide the NEW BOOSTER released to the public on 7th March 2024

FREE Emergency contraceptive pill (Conditions apply)

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. If you are a Northland resident the Emergency Contraceptive pill (plan B) is FREE of charge for you! Come in and see your friendly pharmacist for a short no hassle consult 8am to 8pm 7 days of the week! *Conditions apply, see in store.

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.

If you are a Northland resident the Emergency Contraceptive pill (plan B) is FREE of charge for you! 

Come in and see your friendly pharmacist for a short no hassle consult 8am to 8pm 7 days of the week!

*Conditions apply, see in store.

FREE Hepatitis C Pharmacy Test and Treat

The pharmacy is contracted to manage hepatitis C in consultation with the patient. This involves an initial finger-prick test for hepatitis C. If the test is positive, the pharmacy will organise further blood tests to confirm infection. The pharmacist can also offer treatment with Maviret if appropriate. This service is free for eligible patients 16 years and over. Patients do not need an appointment. Every had a home tattoo? Been in jail? Ever shared needles or had a blood transfusion before 1992? Did your mother have Hepatitis C? Come in and see if you can get a FREE Hepatitis C test, it takes only 5 minutes and if positive we can facilitate FREE treatment!

The pharmacy is contracted to manage hepatitis C in consultation with the patient. This involves an initial finger-prick test for hepatitis C. If the test is positive, the pharmacy will organise further blood tests to confirm infection. The pharmacist can also offer treatment with Maviret if appropriate. This service is free for eligible patients 16 years and over. Patients do not need an appointment.

Every had a home tattoo? 

Been in jail?

Ever shared needles or had a blood transfusion before 1992?

Did your mother have Hepatitis C?

Come in and see if you can get a FREE Hepatitis C test, it takes only 5 minutes and if positive we can facilitate FREE treatment!  

FREE Medicines Blister 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. We provide FREE Blister Packs/ Medication Packs! Simply bring your prescription in, give us a few hours and it will be ready the SAME DAY!

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.

We provide FREE Blister Packs/ Medication Packs!

Simply bring your prescription in, give us a few hours and it will be ready the SAME DAY! 

FREE Pharmacist supply of COVID-19 antiviral medicine (conditions apply)

View the Ministry of Health 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. Do you have COVID? Are you at high risk of COVID complications? CALL US today and see if you are eligible for a FREE pharmacist supply of COVID antivirals!

  • 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. Paxlovid is the only provided antiviral in New Zealand.

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

Do you have COVID?

Are you at high risk of COVID complications? 

CALL US today and see if you are eligible for a FREE pharmacist supply of COVID antivirals!

Free Prescriptions (Conditions Apply)

We provide FREE prescriptions and FREE blister packs with minimal wait times! Free prescriptions apply to all fully government funded medicines, whereby prescriptions must be written by GP or NZ public hospitals. Partly funded medicines, non-funded medicines and specialist prescriptions are not applicable in the FREE prescription service. 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.

We provide FREE prescriptions and FREE blister packs with minimal wait times!


Free prescriptions apply to all fully government funded medicines, whereby prescriptions must be written by GP or NZ public hospitals. Partly funded medicines, non-funded medicines and specialist prescriptions are not applicable in the FREE prescription service.

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.

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.

FREE Smoking cessation products

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. Want to stop smoking? Come in and lets chat, we can work with you, keep you accountable (if wanted) and provide FREE patches, gum or lozenges with minimal hassle.

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.

Want to stop smoking? 

Come in and lets chat, we can work with you, keep you accountable (if wanted) and provide FREE patches, gum or lozenges with minimal hassle. 

FREE WALK-IN Immunisations (conditions apply)

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. Walk-in FREE vaccinations! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! *Conditions apply, see in store

  • Pregnancy vaccinations
  • Child flu vaccine
  • 65 year old vaccinations
  • Catch-up missed vaccinations
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
  • Meningococcal vaccine
  • Privately funded vaccinations
  • Shingles vaccine
  • Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
  • Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
  • Adult flu vaccine
  • 45 year old vaccinations
  • Childhood immunisation programme
  • Travel 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.

Walk-in FREE vaccinations! NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

*Conditions apply, see in store

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.

Incontinence products

This pharmacy offers a range of incontinence products and can assist you in selecting the most suitable to help you manage loss of bladder control.

This pharmacy offers a range of incontinence products and can assist you in selecting the most suitable to help you manage loss of bladder control.

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. Having problems with erectile dysfunction? Between 35-70 years old? Come see us for a private, short consult and easy hassle free supply of the blue pill! Consults are only ONCE a year then you will be able to request repeats from our pharmacy (over the phone or in person) for the blue pill at your leisure!

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.

Having problems with erectile dysfunction? 

Between 35-70 years old?

Come see us for a private, short consult and easy hassle free supply of the blue pill!

Consults are only ONCE a year then you will be able to request repeats from our pharmacy (over the phone or in person) for the blue pill at your leisure!


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 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.

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 agreed.

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 agreed.

Resupply of the oral contraceptives pill

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. Can't get an appointment with your doctor? Or just no time to take off work? If you've had the oral contraceptive tablet pill recently prescribed by your doctor you might be eligible for a pharmacist resupply of this medication WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION! Come see us today for a consult!

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.

Can't get an appointment with your doctor? Or just no time to take off work?

If you've had the oral contraceptive tablet pill recently prescribed by your doctor you might be eligible for a pharmacist resupply of this medication WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION!

Come see us today for a consult! 

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.

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.

Throat swab for rheumatic fever prevention

We have qualified staff who can swab sore throats to check for strep throat. Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. If strep throat is left untreated it can lead to the development of rheumatic fever, which can damage joints and the heart.

We have qualified staff who can swab sore throats to check for strep throat. Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. If strep throat is left untreated it can lead to the development of rheumatic fever, which can damage joints and the heart.

Uber Eats Retail

Selected products from our store are available on Uber Eats for delivery. Please see Uber Eats App and select our store to view available range of products. Note: we cannot deliver any prescription medicines via Uber Eats.

Selected products from our store are available on Uber Eats for delivery. Please see Uber Eats App and select our store to view available range of products. Note: we cannot deliver any prescription medicines via Uber Eats.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) 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. Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Or unsure? Come see us first! If you have an uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection we can provide antibiotics at a small cost, if not it's a FREE consult!

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.

Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Or unsure?

Come see us first!

If you have an uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection we can provide antibiotics at a small cost, if not it's a FREE consult! 

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

  • Wheelchair access

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, NZ sign language interpreter

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Travel Directions

We are located in the TOWN basin NEXT door to the WHITE CROSS

Parking

FREE parking!

Region

Northland

Contact Details

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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32 Reyburn Street
Whangarei 0110

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32 Reyburn Street
Whangārei 0110

This page was last updated at 1:24PM on July 23, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Whangarei Pharmacy.