eastMED Pharmacy

eastMED Pharmacy Your health and well-being is our priority. We are committed to provide you with the highest level of service, through a thorough understanding of your needs.
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Going the extra mile for you is what we do best. We take great pride in the exceptional service we have been providing to our customers in the Eastern suburb for over 20 years. We are a friendly, down to earth and passionate team of qualified pharmacists, dispensary technicians and pharmacy assistants with a combined experience level of over 100 years. We constantly strive to provide you with the

best experience there is by having a pharmacist readily available to assist you with your prescription and healthcare needs.

“Do vitamins actually help?” 🤔We get asked this all the time.The short answer?Yes… but not always in the way people thin...
12/05/2026

“Do vitamins actually help?” 🤔

We get asked this all the time.

The short answer?
Yes… but not always in the way people think.

Vitamins and supplements can absolutely help if you’re low in certain nutrients, your diet needs a bit of backup, or if your body is under extra stress, pressure, or seasonal changes

However -they’re designed to support good habits - not replace them.

No multivitamin can outwork:
🥤 Too little water
😴 Poor sleep
🍟 A diet held together by convenience food and optimism...

The tricky part is knowing what you actually need.
Because taking “a bit of everything” can get expensive fast.

That’s where we come in.

We can help guide you toward supplements that actually make sense for your lifestyle, health goals, and budget - without the guesswork.

Pop in for a chat with the team 💊

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who do the most important job in the world - looking after everyone else ...
09/05/2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who do the most important job in the world - looking after everyone else (often while forgetting to look after themselves).

From late-night fevers to early-morning school runs, medication pick-ups to “do we have anything for this cough?” moments - mums are often the quiet backbone of family health.

We see it every day.

So today, we’re simply saying: thank you, mums.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us 💞

We don’t just fill prescriptions. We explain them. We question them. We personalise them.Your health isn’t standard - yo...
07/05/2026

We don’t just fill prescriptions.

We explain them.
We question them.
We personalise them.

Your health isn’t standard - your care shouldn’t be either.

You might not feel as thirsty in autumn… but your body still needs water 💧Dehydration can sneak up on you - causing head...
03/05/2026

You might not feel as thirsty in autumn… but your body still needs water 💧

Dehydration can sneak up on you - causing headaches, fatigue, and low energy. Especially if you’re unwell or taking certain medications...

Simple reminder: drink more than you think you need, future you will thank you 😁

“It's natural, so it must be safe.” We hear this a lot - and it’s not always true.Natural supplements can still interact...
28/04/2026

“It's natural, so it must be safe.”
We hear this a lot - and it’s not always true.

Natural supplements can still interact with medications or affect how they work.

Before you start something new, even vitamins, have a quick chat with us - we're here to help!

Lest we forget.
24/04/2026

Lest we forget.

Missed a dose? 😬Don’t panic - but don’t guess either.Here’s what most people get wrong: doubling up is not always safe. ...
22/04/2026

Missed a dose? 😬
Don’t panic - but don’t guess either.
Here’s what most people get wrong: doubling up is not always safe. Different medications = different rules.
If you’re unsure, ask us. It’s a quick conversation that can save you a lot of trouble later.

Still feeling groggy after a full night’s sleep, especially with the clocks changing for daylight savings? It might not ...
19/04/2026

Still feeling groggy after a full night’s sleep, especially with the clocks changing for daylight savings?

It might not just be the time shift - sleep apnoea is more common than you think and can affect everything from energy to heart health.

We offer CPAP advice and support right here in the pharmacy. Pop in for a chat and get your sleep back on track, no matter the time!

Ever looked at your meds and thought… “Wait - can I take these together?” 🤯You’re not alone - it’s one of the most searc...
15/04/2026

Ever looked at your meds and thought…
“Wait - can I take these together?” 🤯

You’re not alone - it’s one of the most searched health questions online.

We don’t just hand over prescriptions - we make sure you actually understand them.

Because the right meds only work… if they’re taken right.

Pop in for a quick chat anytime 😊

Today, the world stands together - for health, and for science.April 7 marks World Health Day 2026, and this year's them...
06/04/2026

Today, the world stands together - for health, and for science.

April 7 marks World Health Day 2026, and this year's theme couldn't feel more relevant:
"Together for Health. Stand with Science."

The World Health Organisation is marking the day with a global call to action - celebrating the science that protects us, the researchers who dedicate their lives to it, and the international collaboration that turns evidence into real-world health outcomes for real people.

Everything we do at - every prescription checked, every interaction reviewed, every health screening, every conversation at the counter - is grounded in exactly that. Science. Evidence. And the belief that good health information, in the right hands at the right time, changes lives.

We are living in a moment where trust in science matters more than ever. Where the gap between clinical evidence and public understanding is something all of us in healthcare have a responsibility to help close.
That's why we invest in our pharmacists' expertise.

We're here. And we're proud to be your community's health partner 😊

Your Easter weekend survival guide:✅ Hot cross buns for breakfast: medically endorsed (by us, just now)✅ A lie-in until ...
02/04/2026

Your Easter weekend survival guide:

✅ Hot cross buns for breakfast: medically endorsed (by us, just now)
✅ A lie-in until 9am: strongly recommended (especially with the extra night's sleep on Saturday night!)
✅ Family time, long walks, good food: exactly what the doctor ordered
✅ Eating chocolate in the car before the kids wake up (we didn't see anything...)
✅ Checking you have enough medication to last the long weekend: this one's actually important

Wishing you and your whānau a beautiful, restful, chocolate-rich Easter 🐣

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188 St Heliers Bay Road
Auckland
1071

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Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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