Our friendly, helpful and knowledgeable team provides care and advice that you and your family can trust

One pharmacy, four great locations

Unichem Mainstreet,  Unichem Health Centre, Unichem Medical Centre, and Unichem Pharmacy 81

How can we help you today?

  • Prescriptions

    Our dedicated Pharmacists are committed to providing you with the most up to date information and ongoing support with your medications.

    We want to ensure you are confident and comfortable with your medication before you leave our pharmacy.

    To make ordering a repeat as easy as possible, you can now order them online! Just click to 'Order a Repeat'

  • Pharmacist Only Medicine

    You may be surprised what our Pharmacists are able to prescribe to you directly in the pharmacy.

    Medications for urinary tract infections, acne, erectile dysfunction along with the Emergency Contraceptive Pill, vaccinations and more.

    Our pharmacists are happy to discuss your requirements over the phone or you can come into the pharmacy and speak confidentially to one of our team today.

  • Natural Health

    With one of the largest selections of Natural Health products in Taupo, we should have what you are looking for, and if not we can order it in especially for you.

    If you are unsure of what could help you, our knowledgeable staff will be happy to discuss options and advise of possible interactions that may occur with any medication you may be taking.

  • Retail

    To help you on the road to recovery we have items for Digestive Care, Pain Relief, Coughs & Colds, Allergies, Sun Care, Foot Care, Medicated Skin Care, Dental Care, First Aid Supplies, Compression Support, Hair Care & Colour, Body Care, Nail Care, Baby Care, Personal Care, Beauty Products, Travel Accessories & more.

    We also have a stunning range of jewellery, sun glasses, reading glasses, hats, scarves, children's wear, gifts, and greeting cards.

    AND we even provide gift wrapping!

  • Professional Services

    Our trained and knowledgeable pharmacist can provide a wide range of FREE services

    Gout Management
    Smoking Cessations
    SSRI (antidepressant) counselling
    Oral Anti-coagulant education
    Methotrexate Education
    Medicine Use Review
    Vaccinations

  • Diagnostic & Health Checks

    Our trained and knowledgeable pharmacist can help you with Warfarin Testing, Zinc Testing, Blood Pressure, Venosan Prescription Stockings.

  • Beauty

    We have a great range of beauty brands such as Revlon, Moisture Mist, Thin Lizzy, Loreal and Bondi Sands.

    And one of our retail assistants are on hand should you need any advice.

    Our skincare range includes Avene, Trilogy, Antipodes, Manuka Doctor, Wild Fern, Sukin, Olive, Swisse and more.

    Ear Piercing with one of our trained staff is also available, with a large selection of earrings to choose from.

  • Equipment Hire

    If you've had an unfortunate accident or are feeling under the weather, we have equipment to ease your pain!

    Wheelchairs
    Crutches
    Vapourisers
    Circulation Booster

    Contact us to book your equipment or pop in to see us.

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Join Living Rewards and earn rewards points every time you make a purchase and swipe your card at a Unichem Pharmacy. You can even earn rewards points when you fulfil your prescriptions.

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  • You’ll also earn 1 point for every prescription item you receive

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“Great pharmacy. Staff members were super helpful. Special shout-out to the pharmacist, Ayman, who was very professional and helpful.”

— Samantha

“It’s just a very friendly atmosphere along with great a selection of products at good prices.”

— Mela

“Amazing service from the pharmacist helping our little girl, then handed off to another very nice woman. Such friendly help!”

— Darryl