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Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- 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.
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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| Sun | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (15 Apr), Easter Sunday (17 Apr). Open Auckland Anniversary (31 Jan, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Waitangi Day (Observed 7/2/22) (7 Feb, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (18 Apr, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM), Queen's Birthday (6 Jun, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (24 Oct, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Korean
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…
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.
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 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…
COVID-19 Vaccination
- 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…
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
11 Coliseum Drive, Albany, Auckland
North Auckland
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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 6:37PM on October 15, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Albany Mega Centre Pharmacy.