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Home Pharmacy Richmond Road

Pharmacy Service

Today

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

Home Pharmacy Richmond Road - We are a modern, holistic, full-service pharmacy complete with a consultation room and compounding lab. Our store is located in Grey Lynn along bustling Richmond Road, opposite the Countdown, near Fruit World.

Home Pharmacy presents a curated collection of natural and modern medicines. We believe in the strengths offered by both natural plant-based and laboratory-based treatments and medicines. We are passionate about offering our customers choice and options for treatment and prevention – bringing together the best of both worlds.

Our pharmacy features a selection of premium natural and organic beauty products. We have thoughtfully chosen, just for you, a mix of brands known the world over along with a few exclusively available at selected retailers. Our products are selected based on efficacy, quality and sometimes just pure luxury.

Brands:

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Walk in

Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec — 28 Dec. Closed 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan — 4 Jan. Closed 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Cantonese Chinese, Chinese, Mandarin Chinese

Services Provided

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.

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.

  • 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.

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. Click this link to see if you are eligible - Covid Anti-viral EligibilityCovid anti-viral eligibility

  • 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.

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.

Click this link to see if you are eligible - Covid Anti-viral EligibilityCovid anti-viral eligibility

Ear piercing from baby to adults

We provide a clean, professional ear piercing service in Auckland for young and old alike, including babies. We can help reduce discomfort for children (or anyone feeling a little anxious about the pain) by piercing both ears at the same time, and/or apply a numbing cream that works wonders! We’re open 7 days, and no appointment necessary! For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/ear-piercing/

We provide a clean, professional ear piercing service in Auckland for young and old alike, including babies. We can help reduce discomfort for children (or anyone feeling a little anxious about the pain) by piercing both ears at the same time, and/or apply a numbing cream that works wonders!  We’re open 7 days, and no appointment necessary!

For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/ear-piercing/

Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) | Morning after pill

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.

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.

Health assessment + testing

We draw on a wide range of functional tests to assist in providing the best health outcomes for our patients. We offer both on-site testing as well as functional pathology testing available from leading international laboratories.

We draw on a wide range of functional tests to assist in providing the best health outcomes for our patients. We offer both on-site testing as well as functional pathology testing available from leading international laboratories.

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.

Integrative medicine + holistic treatment

Making use of the best of both worlds in health and wellness, integrative medicine draws together the best of conventional medicine and complementary therapies in a personalised approach. A natural approach to a healthy diet, total nutrition considers the individual as a whole, including all aspects of one’s lifestyle. The total nutrition approach promotes a wholesome diet complemented with vitamins and supplements (where necessary) as a therapeutic tool to treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions.

Making use of the best of both worlds in health and wellness, integrative medicine draws together the best of conventional medicine and complementary therapies in a personalised approach.

A natural approach to a healthy diet, total nutrition considers the individual as a whole, including all aspects of one’s lifestyle. The total nutrition approach promotes a wholesome diet complemented with vitamins and supplements (where necessary) as a therapeutic tool to treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions.

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. For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/viagra-sildenafil/

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.

For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/viagra-sildenafil/

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.

Medicines 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.

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 (MURS)

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.

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.

Naturopathy + herbal medicines

Based on the healing powers of nature, naturopathy builds on the body’s innate healing abilities. A variety of modalities are utilised in naturopathy including herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, supplementation and education to inspire, nurture and support your total health.

Based on the healing powers of nature, naturopathy builds on the body’s innate healing abilities. A variety of modalities are utilised in naturopathy including herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, supplementation and education to inspire, nurture and support your total health.

One-on-one preventative consultation

Our patients have access to our pharmacists in a private in-store consultation room to treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions such as low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, acne, eczema, diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Our patients have access to our pharmacists in a private in-store consultation room to treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions such as low mood, anxiety, poor sleep, acne, eczema, diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Online prescription order + no waiting in line

1. Upload Prescription Online at homepharmacy.co.nz at home or with your mobile device. 2. Leave a message on our confidential voice mail at (09) 281 2812. 3. Have your doctor fax the prescription anytime to (09) 281 2816.

1. Upload Prescription Online at homepharmacy.co.nz at home or with your mobile device.
2. Leave a message on our confidential voice mail at (09) 281 2812.
3. Have your doctor fax the prescription anytime to (09) 281 2816.

Oral Contraceptives (The Pill, Mini Pill)

Please see The Pill at Home Pharmacy for more information. Brands we can supply: The Pill Ava 20, 30 Microgynon 20, 30 Levlen Brevinor Norimin Mini Pill Noriday Microlut Cerazette Other brands like Yaz, Yasmin and Ginet will need to be prescribed by your Doctor

Please see The Pill at Home Pharmacy for more information. 

Brands we can supply:

The Pill

  • Ava 20, 30
  • Microgynon 20, 30
  • Levlen
  • Brevinor
  • Norimin

Mini Pill

  • Noriday
  • Microlut
  • Cerazette

Other brands like Yaz, Yasmin and Ginet will need to be prescribed by your Doctor

Selected oral contraceptives

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. For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/contraceptive-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.

For more information please see - https://www.homepharmacy.co.nz/pharmacy-services/contraceptive-pill/

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.

Stop smoking medication

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. Home Pharmacy can provide Quit Card service to help those patients to quit smoking in our practice.

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.

Home Pharmacy can provide Quit Card service to help those patients to quit smoking in our practice.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) antibiotic treatment without prescription

You can get the Antibiotic treatment for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at Home Pharmacy 7 days a week without an appointment. Simply pop into our practice and talk to our pharmacist.

You can get the Antibiotic treatment for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at Home Pharmacy 7 days a week without an appointment. Simply pop into our practice and talk to our pharmacist. 

UTI – Urinary tract infection 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.

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.

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (private supply - you pay the full cost)

View the Ministry of Health website for information about COVID-19 antiviral medicine and if you are not 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 if you are not 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 Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space

Region

Central Auckland

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

280 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland 1021

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Street Address

280 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland 1021

Postal Address

280 Richmond Road
Grey Lynn
Auckland 1021

This page was last updated at 3:23PM on August 27, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Home Pharmacy Richmond Road.