Today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
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
If you are getting a flu, MMR or other vaccine, it will affect timing of the COVID-19 vaccination. Please discuss with your health provider.
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.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (25 Oct), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb), Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr), Easter Monday (18 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun).
Services Provided
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Walk in
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…
Clozapine dispensing
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Community pharmacy anticoagulant management Service (CPAMS) – INR testing for warfarin patients
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…
Long-term conditions (LTC) service
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…
Methadone dispensing
This pharmacy works alongside the DHB methadone programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been agreed.
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…
Smoking cessation
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.
Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s
We are able to fill your under-14 year old's prescription for free (if the medication is fully funded) both within normal working hours and after hours.
Blister packs
This pharmacy can provide you with individually made blister packs of your medicines. These can be supplied weekly, fortnightly, or monthly depending on your needs. This type of packaging can…
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)
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…
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…
Incontinence products
Medicine & needles 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…
Sildenafil dispensing for erectile dysfunction
This pharmacy has specially trained pharmacists who are able to prescribe sildenafil for erectile dysfunction in men aged 35 – 70 years who meet specific assessment criteria.
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.
Trimethoprim dispensing
This pharmacy has trained pharmacists who can supply the antibiotic, trimethoprim, for women aged between 16 and 65 who have an uncomplicated urinary tract infection.
Vaccines
- Cholera vaccine
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- Varicella zoster (shingles) vaccine
Immunisation is one of the most effective medical interventions to prevent infections and has led to the decline of many serious, potentially lethal, diseases. There may be a charge for…
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
This pharmacy has staff that are trained to give MMR vaccines. The MMR vaccination is free for people aged from 16 to 49 years (inclusive).
Influenza (flu) vaccines
This pharmacy has staff that are trained to give flu vaccines. The flu vaccination is free for people 65 years and older and for pregnant women, for everyone else there…
WINZ and other reports
If you require reports on your medicines or the cost of your medicines please ask a member of the pharmacy team.
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Bay of Plenty
Website
Contact Details
61 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
Bay of Plenty
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Phone
(07) 573 0390
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Fax
(07) 573 4967
Healthlink EDI
mytepuke
Email
Website
Prescription Email
61 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay Of Plenty 3119
Street Address
61 Jellicoe Street
Te Puke
Bay Of Plenty 3119
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This page was last updated at 4:20PM on September 27, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Life Pharmacy Te Puke.