Merivale Medical Pharmacy

Welcome to Merivale Medical Pharmacy, located at 236 Papanui Road in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our establishment is a health-focused pharmacy that serves as a point of interest and store for the community. We offer a range of services and products to support your health and well-being.

During these challenging times, we understand the importance of COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and antiviral medicine. At Merivale Medical Pharmacy, we provide COVID-19 testing services to help keep our community safe. Additionally, we offer COVID-19 vaccination services to ensure that you and your loved ones are protected. If you're in need of antiviral medicine, no prescription is required at our pharmacy.

We understand that access to information is crucial, especially when it comes to your health. That's why we offer free browsing of Healthpoint on zero.govt.nz, so you can stay informed even if you're running low on data.

Our team of pharmacists is dedicated to supporting the health of your entire family. They are trained to provide advice and treatment for common minor illnesses across all age groups. Whether it's a cough, cold, or other minor ailment, our pharmacists are here to help.

When it comes to prescriptions, our pharmacists ensure that they are dispensed correctly and that the medicine and dosage are appropriate for you. They will take the time to help you understand what your medications are prescribed for, how to take them, possible side effects, and how to store them. All advice and treatment are conducted in a professional and confidential manner, and most services are provided free of charge without requiring an appointment.

We also offer a safe disposal service for expired or unwanted medicines, as well as needles, lancets, and syringes. This service is provided free of charge as part of our commitment to the environment and community safety.

Please note that we are closed on certain public holidays, including King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Canterbury Anniversary, Waitangi Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, and ANZAC Day.

At Merivale Medical Pharmacy, we understand that some situations require additional support. Our pharmacists are trained to assess whether the Emergency Contraceptive Pill (ECP) is appropriate for you, and this assessment is done in a confidential manner. We also offer a service for people with long-term illnesses who need assistance with their medications. Our pharmacists can help manage your medications, coordinate prescription repeats, and provide reminders when your next supply is ready for collection.

We strongly believe in responsible medication disposal to protect our environment. Please return any expired or unwanted medicines, as well as needles, lancets, and syringes, to our pharmacy free of charge.

If you struggle with medication management, we offer compliance packaging services. Our pharmacists can repackage your medicines into blister packs or sachet rolls that specify when you should take them. This type of packaging helps you take your medicine at the right time and makes it easier to track your dosage.

For women between 16 and 65 years of age who are not pregnant and have no other complicating factors, we can supply antibiotics for urinary tract infections without a prescription. Our pharmacists will complete a consultation to ensure the medicine is appropriate and refer you to a GP if necessary.

If you require reports on your medicines or information about their cost, please don't hesitate to ask a member of our pharmacy team.

We are located at 236 Papanui Road in Christchurch, Canterbury 8014. Our page is regularly updated by our dedicated team at Merivale Medical Pharmacy.

Thank you for choosing Merivale Medical Pharmacy as your trusted healthcare provider. We look forward to serving you and your family's health needs.