Riverton Pharmacy

168 Palmerston Street, Riverton

Contact Details

Phone (03) 234 8515
Fax (03) 234 9999
Email rivertonpharmacy.nzld@gmail.com
Healthlink EDI: a57rgcpe

Street Address

168 Palmerston Street
Riverton
Southland 9822

Covid-19 testing

RATs - Community Collection Site - Anyone can access

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

ALL RATs COLLECTION OCCURS AT THE CAR PARK. PLEASE DO NOT ENTRE INTO PHARMACY, PLEASE CALL US ON ARRIVAL, OUR STAFF WILL COME OUT AND SERVE YOU.

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.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), Southland Anniversary (22 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Immunisation
Clozapine dispensing
Medication for long term conditions
Stop smoking medication
Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C
Medicines packaging
Disability aids
Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) | Morning after pill
Incontinence products
Medicine and needles disposal service
Medication for erection problem
UTI – Urinary tract infection treatment
WINZ and other reports
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
Opioid Substitution Treatment Service
Selected oral contraceptives
HIV PrEP and PEP dispensing (same day or by pre-order)

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access

Region

Southland

Covid-19 vaccination booking URL


https://healthpoint.co.nz/pharmacy/pharmacy/riverton-pharmacy/