Conjunctivitis (pokenga whatu) is a common eye condition that affects both adults and children. It's an inflammation of the protective membrane that lines your eyelids and the whites of your eye (conjunctiva). It can be caused by: a bacterial infection a viral infection allergies or something irritating the eye. Treatment depends on the type of conjunctivitis. Traditionally for bacterial eye infections, pharmacists are able to supply antibiotic eyedrops or eye ointment for adults and children over 2 years old. Our trained pharmacists can now treat children from 3 months up. It is important the person with conjunctivitis comes into the pharmacy for a consultation. Our pharmacist will then assess the condition of the eye and determine which treatment is most appropriate. Non Funded Chloramphenicol Eye Drops or Ointment $19 Further info - https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/c/conjunctivitis/

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 test (finger prick) in the pharmacy to work out the correct dose. This saves you a trip to your local laboratory and waiting for your blood test to be processed.

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.

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. If you or your family member are Covid Positive then please phone the pharmacy 068778222 - DO NOT COME INTO THE PHARMACY

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. If you or your family member are Covid Positive then please phone the pharmacy 068778222 - DO NOT COME INTO THE PHARMACY

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.

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.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) are medications to prevent HIV in people who are HIV-negative and at high risk of being exposed to HIV. View the Burnett Foundation Aotearoa website for more information about PrEP and PEP. A prescription will be required from your doctor or health provider. If you need to receive your HIV PrEP or PEP medicines the same day you present your prescription, please contact our pharmacy to check if we can have stock available.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.

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.

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.

Medicines Use Review Service enables community pharmacists to work with people who are on complex medicine regimens or have difficulty managing their medications. Our pharmacists are MUR accredited and can ensure that you have access to the medicines you need, and that you have the tools, information and understanding to enable you to take your medicines as prescribed by your doctor. MUR is intended to improve community health and reduce hospital admissions. The pharmacist will send a report to your doctor about what you discussed and perhaps make suggestions that will help you manage your medicines better.

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.

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition predominantly affecting the central face and most often starts between the age of 30–60 years.Rosacea is common and is characterised by persistent facial redness. It typically has a relapsing and remitting course, with symptoms controlled by lifestyle measures, general skin care, medications, and procedural interventions. If you have had a previous diagnosis of Rosacea that has resolved, and you are experiencing a new flare of Rosacea our pharmacists can help. With a consultation, our trained pharmacists can provide a mix of treatments including 1. Azelaic Acid Lotion (AzClear) 2. Metronidazole Gel (Rozex) 3. Doxycycline oral antibiotics Usually you would need to see your doctor to access these treatments. Consultation Fee $30 / AzClear Lotion $30 / Rozex Gel $70 / 90 days of Doxycycline $35

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.

Shingles (mate huaketo hei) is a painful blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles tingles or hurts and then an itchy rash appears on one side of your body. The rash is in the skin of the infected nerve. It starts as red pimples that blister and then scab over to heal .The liquid in the blisters is infectious! Scabs are not. Blisters typically scab over after 7–10 days and the pain usually settles in 2–4 weeks. Early treatment with antivirals reduces the risk of ongoing pain. It can be prevented by a childhood vaccine for chickenpox and a specific vaccine for shingles, free for 65-year-olds. Usual treatment for shingles is an antiviral medication. Our trained pharmacists can supply a 10 days course of Valaciclovir for uncomplicated shingles – a consultation with the pharmacist is necessary. If it is a severe case or there are any “red flags” they will refer you on to a medical practitioner. Included in the consultation is the issue of a medical certificate, if deemed appropriate, for 1 to 3 days. Consultation Fee $30 / Valaciclovir course $30 Further info - https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/s/shingles/

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.

Sore Throat and Strep A Testing - Got a sore throat and wondering if it is Streptococcus? Most sore throats get better after 2 or 3 days and go away completely in 7 to 10 days without any treatment. If you have strep throat, you will need to take antibiotics for 10 days. It is important to finish them all to stop you getting rheumatic fever. Our trained pharmacists can conduct a Rapid Antigen Test for Strep A which gives an immediate result. If the patient has a positive result then a suitable course of antibiotics can be issued plus a Medical Certificate for 1-3 days. The consultation costs $30 and a course of non funded antibiotics range from $15-25 depending on what antibiotic is right for you. The benefits are: 1.You get an immediate result, rather than waiting 3 days for the lab result to come back to you. 2. Less sick days off work or school - beginning treatment immediately will mean you recover faster 3. No unnecessary antibiotics - if your test is negative then there is no need to treat. 4. If you are at a higher risk of Rheumatic Fever i.e. Māori or Pasifika, you will need a course of antibiotics. Included in the consultation is the issue of a medical certificate, if deemed appropriate, for 1 to 3 days. Further Info - https://healthify.nz/health-a-z/s/strep-throat/ All patients with sore throat symptoms should be tested for Covid before coming to the pharmacy. If the Covid Test is positive, stay home and phone us for advice.

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.