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Unichem Upper Hutt Pharmacy

Pharmacy Service

Today

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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.

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Contact us, Walk in, Make an appointment

Hours

Open today 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sun	9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Services Provided

Free prescriptions for eligible people on your fully funded medicines

From July 1st 2024 funded medicine prescriptions will have a $5 charge (non-funded medicine prescriptions will have additional charges). Prescriptions for fully funded medicines are free for people: aged 13 years or under aged 65 years and older of any age that have a community services card (CSC) and their dependent children (14-17 years old). that hold a Prescription Subsidy Card (PSC). View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for more detailed information on prescription costs.

From July 1st 2024 funded medicine prescriptions will have a $5 charge (non-funded medicine prescriptions will have additional charges).

Prescriptions for fully funded medicines are free for people:

aged 13 years or under
aged 65 years and older
of any age that have a community services card (CSC) and their dependent children (14-17 years old).
that hold a Prescription Subsidy Card (PSC).

View the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora website for more detailed information on prescription costs.

Immunisation

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule. Appointments appreciated so we can check stock is available.

Adult flu vaccine
Diphtheria / Tetanus / Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine
Pregnancy vaccinations
Measles / Mumps / Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
45 year old vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccination and boosters

Immunisation is the safest and most effective way to provide protection for you and your tamariki’s health. For more information view the NZ immunisation schedule.

Appointments appreciated so we can check stock is available.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment