Note: This is NOT a RAT Collection Site. Please refer to the list of RATS Collection Sites.
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
- No appointment required
- Walk in
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 healthcare provider.
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.
Description
FREE PRESCRIPTIONS (Conditions apply)
Free prescriptions apply to all fully government funded medicines, whereby prescriptions must be written by GP or NZ public hospitals. Partly funded medicines, non funded medicines and specialist prescriptions are not applicable in the FREE prescription service.
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
Zahra Hamandi
Hours
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Sat – Sun | 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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). Open Easter Monday (10 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Hindi, Filipino, Gujarati, Punjabi
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…
Free after hours prescriptions for under 14s
We are able to fill your under-14 year old's prescription for free (if the medication is fully funded) both within normal working hours and after hours.
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
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…
Influenza (flu) vaccines
This pharmacy has staff that are trained and authorised to give flu vaccines. The flu vaccination is free for:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
This pharmacy 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).
This pharmacy has…
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.
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…
COVID-19 Vaccination
- Pfizer vaccine (12+ years)
- Anyone currently eligible can access
- Make an appointment
- No appointment required
- Walk in
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…
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.
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…
Vitamin B12 Injection Administration
Routine Antenatal Anti-D Prophylaxis
Routine Antenatal Anti-D prophylaxis is available to pregnant women who have a rhesus negative blood group at 28 and 34 weeks of pregnancy. Anti-D immunoglobulin is a blood product administered…
Oral Covid-19 Therapeutics
Covid-19 vaccination booking URL
Wheelchair Access
Yes
Region
South Auckland
Contact Details
30 Walters Road, Takanini
South Auckland
8:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 222 0303
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Fax
(09) 222 0304
Email
Prescription Email
Shop 2b, Building 2
30 Walters Rd
Takanini
Auckland 2112
Street Address
Shop 2b, Building 2
30 Walters Rd
Takanini
Auckland 2112
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This page was last updated at 3:51PM on April 13, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Unichem Takanini Village Pharmacy.