Te Puna Pharmacy : Healthpoint

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.

If you have symptoms, or if someone in your house has tested positive, please DO NOT enter the pharmacy to collect. Wait in your car in the carpark and call us on 07 262 2170, we will bring them out to your car

Testing for International Travel

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

International Travel is not subsidised, the charge is $60. It is your responsibility to ensure a RAT is sufficient for your airline and your destination, Te Puna Pharmacy is not liable if the requested service is insufficient

Provides free face masks

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

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

Description

Pharmacists can help to support the health of your family; they can provide advice and treatment for common minor illnesses for all ages. These consultations and treatments are usually free, ask if you or your whānau qualify.

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.

Dispensary Manager

Oliver Rew

Hours

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

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).

Services Provided

Immunisation

COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 Care in the Community

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)

Medication for long term conditions

Opioid Substitution Treatment Service

Maviret dispensing for hepatitis C

Stop smoking medication

Clozapine dispensing

Medicines packaging

Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) | Morning after pill

Selected oral contraceptives

Medication for erection problem

Specialised wound care

UTI – Urinary tract infection treatment

My Vaccination Documents - get in person

Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person

Medicine and needles disposal service

Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s

WINZ and other reports

Rheumatic Fever Sore Throat Service

Hepatitis C Pharmacy Test and Treat

Needle exchange service

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space

Parking

Free parking available at the front of the pharmacy, including disability parking

Region

Bay of Plenty

Website

www.tepunapharmacy.shop

Te Puna Pharmacy

4 Te Puna Road, Te Puna

Contact Details

Street Address