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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.
Dispensary Manager
Marie Bennett/Belinda Robinson
Hours
Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM |
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Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
Closed on Public Holidays
Public Holidays: Closed on all public holidays.
Languages Spoken
English, Cantonese Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi
Services Provided
Aseptic dispensing
This pharmacy is approved to do aseptic dispensing. This includes preparing eye drops and sterile syringes (for syringe drivers). These products are made by our staff in a sterile environment…
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…
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…
Medicines use review service (MURS)
Medicines Use Review Service enables community pharmacists to work with people who are on complex medicine regimens or have difficulty managing their medications. Our pharmacists are MUR accredited and can…
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 aides e.g. nicotine gum.
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…
Disability aids
We stock a range of home disability and mobility aids that are available for hire or purchase.
- Wheelchairs
- Crutches
- Walking frames
- Walking sticks
- Commodes
- Shower stools
- Lift chairs
- Overbed table…
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…
Incontinence products
We stock a complete range of Molicare disposable pads and pants, as well as washable products.
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…
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.
We have staff trained…
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.
Weight management programme
We stock Vita Diet weight management products and have trained staff who can support customers through the process.
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.
Vaccinations
Influenza
Boostrix - Whooping cough, Diphtheria, Tetanus
Zostavax - Shingles
MMR - Priorix - Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Compression/support stockings
We fit and measure compression stockings for varicose veins, travel, pregnancy, lymphodema, leg swelling.
Also arm sleeves.
Oral contraceptive provision
Our pharmacists are trained to provide the oral contraceptive to appropriate women without a doctor's prescription. You do need to have been prescribed this within the last 3 years. Please…
Vit B12 Injection service
Our pharmacists are trained to administer your prescribed Vit B12 injection. A small charge applies. No appointment necessary.
Sore throat screening service
Our pharmacists are trained to help you with your sore throat. An examination and a swab if necessary will tell you whether your sore throat is viral or bacterial. If…
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…
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…
MMR - Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccinations
Available and FREE for patients aged 16-49
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
West Auckland
Website
Contact Details
288 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatū South, Auckland
West Auckland
Phone
(09) 834 3067
Fax
(09) 834 7741
Email
Website
Prescription Email
Corner of Vera & Te Atatu Rds
288 Te Atatu Rd
Te Atatu South
Auckland 0610
Street Address
Corner of Vera & Te Atatu Rds
288 Te Atatu Rd
Te Atatu South
Auckland 0610
Postal Address
PO Box 83 058
Te Atatu South 0610
Auckland
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This page was last updated at 9:54AM on December 22, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem All Seasons Pharmacy.