John Poswillo Pharmacy Ltd : Healthpoint

16 Francis Street, Blenheim

Contact Details

Phone (03) 578 9022
Fax (03) 578 9794
Mobile 027 6092 072
Email Dispensary@poswillopharmacy.co.nz

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Street Address

Unit D
16 Francis Street
Blenheim 7201

Postal Address

PO BOX 263
BLENHEIM
7204

Covid-19 testing

Testing for International Travel

This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling. Please call to book an appointment.

Assisted RATs for priority populations

Priority populations are groups that have experienced adverse impacts or are considered at higher risk of the effects from COVID-19 outbreaks in New Zealand. They include Māori and Pacific communities and those living with disabilities.

Please view the Ministry of Health - COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Guide: https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/pages/covid-19-rapid-antigen-testing-guide-20feb22.pdf

RATs - Community Collection Site - Anyone can access

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

Provides free face masks

This site offers free face masks when people are collecting RATs (subject to availability).

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.

Emergency Notification

Brian Powell 027 6092072

Hours

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Marlborough Anniversary (4 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation

Residential Care Pharmacy Services

COVID-19 Vaccination

My Vaccination Documents - get in person

Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you have a prescription from your doctor or nurse)

COVID-19 antiviral medicine (if you may be eligible but don’t have a prescription)

COVID-19 Care in the Community

Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)

Long-term conditions (LTC) service

Medicines compliance packaging

Clozapine dispensing

Disability aids

Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s

Incontinence products

Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C

Medicine & needles disposal service

Medicines use review service (MURS)

Needle exchange service

Opioid Substitution Treatment Service

Selected oral contraceptives

Sildenafil dispensing for erectile dysfunction

Smoking cessation

Specialised wound care

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

WINZ and other reports

HIV PrEP and PEP dispensing (same day or by pre-order)

Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)

Wheelchair access
Quiet, low sensory environment
Assistance to move around

Please note that low sensory environment and assistance for moving around is available by appointment only - this ensures we have staff available to support you.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, Assistance to move around

Parking

Off street parking available.

Region

Nelson Marlborough

Covid-19 vaccination booking URL

https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz/