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9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
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
The majority of routine vaccinations can now be administered before, after, or at the same time as your COVID-19 vaccinations. The exception to this is the Zostavax (shingles) vaccine where a 7-day gap before or after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 is advised. If you have any questions, please discuss with your health provider.
Book online at https://bookmyvaccine.covid19.health.nz or phone the store on (09) 4150658 or click on the purple box below to book your appointment.
Covid-19 pass
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Our service can help you request and print the following documents:
- My Vaccine Pass
- International Travel Vaccination Certificate
- Your vaccination record
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
Our service can assist you to print and apply for a Face Mask Exemption Pass.
Covid-19 testing
Testing for International Travel
This clinic provides pre-departure testing for people who are travelling . Please call to book an appointment.
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478
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; there is no charge for this service. Needles/lancets and syringes can be returned to your pharmacy; there is however a charge for this service.
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions.
Dispensary Manager
Michelle Davies
Hours
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Mon – Sat | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
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Covid vaccination hours are:
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr). Open Labour Day (24 Oct, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Auckland Anniversary (30 Jan, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (10 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (5 Jun, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Matariki (14 Jul, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Korean, Spanish, Thai
Services Provided
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…
Opioid Substitution Treatment Service
This pharmacy works alongside the DHB Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST) programme. Pharmacy staff can administer methadone or Suboxone on a daily, or a takeaway basis, depending on what has been…
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.
Clozapine dispensing
It is very important that you receive regular blood tests while you are taking clozapine. We will check your blood tests to make sure the appropriate dose of clozapine is…
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…
Disability aids
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…
Incontinence products
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.
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.
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.
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…
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
This service has staff that are trained and authorised 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 and authorised to give flu vaccinations. Many pharmacies will vaccinate children – call the pharmacy to check first.
Flu vaccinations are free for those…
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
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…
My Vaccination Documents - get in person
Our service can help you request and print the following documents:
- My Vaccine Pass
- International Travel Vaccination Certificate
- Your vaccination record
Face Mask Exemption Pass - get in person
Our service can assist you to print and apply for a Face Mask Exemption Pass.
Vaccines
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (MMR)
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…
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
Special Assistance Support (COVID-19 Vaccination)
- Wheelchair access
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Online Booking URL
Region
North Auckland
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 415 0655
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Fax
(09) 415 0656
Prescription Email
Albany Mega Centre
11 Coliseum Dr
Albany
Auckland 0632
Street Address
Albany Mega Centre
11 Coliseum Dr
Albany
Auckland 0632
Postal Address
11 Coliseum Drive
Albany
0632
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This page was last updated at 10:03AM on August 2, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Albany Mega Centre Pharmacy.