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Chemist Warehouse Blenheim Square

Pharmacy Service

Today

Open today 8:00 AM to 9:00 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.

We offer FREE Prescriptions. We would like to make access to healthcare affordable for all New Zealanders by taking $5 off the standard prescription charge. If your medicine is not fully subsidised there may be an additional cost.

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.

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access

Fees and Charges Description

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS * - We will discount your standard subsidised prescription charges by $5 which will make most of your prescriptions FREE. * If your medicine is not fully subsidised, there may be an additional cost. MEDICO PACKS - FREE

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mon – Sun	8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays outside the Christmas period The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Labour Day (27 Oct, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec. Open 26 Dec — 10 Jan.
Other: Open 16 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 17 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 18 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 19 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 20 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 21 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM). Open 22 Dec (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM).

Services Provided

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (with prescription)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Meningococcal vaccines: Meningococcal B (Bexsero) and Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadfi). Contact us for availability. Adult flu vaccine: Available from 2nd April 2024.

Adult flu vaccine
Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
Shingles vaccine

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.

Meningococcal vaccines:
Meningococcal B (Bexsero) and Meningococcal ACWY (MenQuadfi). Contact us for availability.

Adult flu vaccine:
Available from 2nd April 2024.

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.

Work and Income New Zealand (WINZ) payment cards accepted

Work and Income New Zeamand payment cards accepted. Terms and conditions apply.