Today
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Covid-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- Walk in
Vaccination clinic times:
Monday - Friday - 10am - 4pm
Saturdays - 10am - 4:30pm
Please note that on Saturdays, our main pharmacy closes at 1pm and we are only open for vaccinations after this time.
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.
Covid-19 pass
My Vaccine Pass - get in person
Our service can help you request and print a My Vaccine Pass for free. Bring your NHI number if you can when you visit. You do not need to have ID or an email address. You will be asked some personal details so you can be found in the system.
Covid-19 testing
Supervised RATs for NZ Travel and NZ Courts
Supervised rapid antigen testing (RATs) is for unvaccinated people with no COVID-19 symptoms, who require evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result to travel within New Zealand, or for entry into a court of law.
- For travel, the test must be done within the 72 hours prior to travel (preferably within 24 hours). See the Unite against COVID-19 website for more travel advice.
- For court attendance, the test must be done within 24 hours.
For more information about rapid antigen testing, view the Ministry of Health website.
RATs Community Collection Site (Pre-order required)
Rapid antigen tests (RATs) can be ordered and then collected at this site by:
- people with COVID-19 symptoms or who are a household contact
- critical workers who are household contacts
- border workers who are required to be tested under the Required Testing Order.
Before going to a collection site, you must place an order via https://requestrats.covid19.health.nz/ OR free call 0800222478
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.
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
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM |
Note on Saturdays our pharmacy closes at 1:30pm, however our hours for vaccination are extended until 4:30pm
Public Holidays: Closed Queen's Birthday (6 Jun), Matariki (24 Jun), Labour Day (24 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (7 Apr), Easter Sunday (9 Apr), Easter Monday (10 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
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…
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… More
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.
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…
Vaccines
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Varicella zoster (shingles) vaccine
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…
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
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…
Needle exchange service
This pharmacy is part of the needle exchange service and is happy to assist with the disposal of unwanted sharps in a safe, hygienic manner and provide clean needles for…
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.
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.
Influenza (flu) vaccines
This pharmacy has staff that are trained and authorised to give flu vaccines. The flu vaccination is free for:
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- Walk in
Vaccination clinic times:
Monday - Friday - 10am - 4pm
Saturdays - 10am - 4:30pm
Please note that on Saturdays, our main pharmacy closes at 1pm and we are only…
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…
My Vaccine Pass - get in person
Our service can help you request and print a My Vaccine Pass for free. Bring your NHI number if you can when you visit. You do not need to have… More
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
Southland
Contact Details
248 Elles Road, Strathern, Invercargill
Southland
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 214 0006
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Fax
(03) 214 0066
Email
Prescription Email
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248 Elles Road
Strathern
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Street Address
248 Elles Road
Strathern
Invercargill
Southland 9812
Postal Address
248 Elles Road
Strathern
Invercargill
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This page was last updated at 12:08PM on April 12, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Southcity Pharmacy.