Pohutukawa Coast Pharmacy

03/02/2026

*New * Natio gift with purchase! A little fan to keep you cool in the heat and a sunscreen face mist

FREE with any Natio purchase over $55

30/01/2026

Get ready for Back to School , pop in store to check out our amazing B.Box lunch boxes and drink bottles 😄

24/12/2025

05/12/2025

Bring smiles to Christmas morning 🎄🤶🧑‍🎄 beautiful luxury gifts , stocking fillers , secret Santa gifts in store now 😀🎄🎄😀

02/12/2025

08/11/2025

Measles has started to reappear in parts of Aotearoa New Zealand, and our communities are now at high risk of an outbreak.

Why this matters

Measles is one of the most infectious diseases - it spreads through the air when infected people breathe, cough or sneeze
You can catch measles just by being in a room where an infected person has been, even up to 2 hours later
It's much more infectious than COVID-19 or the flu - up to 90% of unvaccinated people close to a case will become infected.

Symptoms and risks
Know the signs
Watch for these symptoms:

High fever
Cough, runny nose, red eyes
Red, blotchy rash starting on the face
Feeling very unwell.

Serious health risks

Measles isn't just a childhood illness - it’s a severe disease that can affect adults too. It can cause:
Severe pneumonia
Brain swelling (encephalitis)
Long-term damage to your immune system
In some cases, death.

Even after recovery, measles weakens your immune system for several months afterwards, making you vulnerable to other infections.

Are you protected?

You may be at risk if you:
Were born between 1969-2004
Haven't had 2 doses of the MMR vaccine
Are unsure of your vaccination status

Free MMR vaccination available at Pohutukawa Coast Pharmacy

Anyone aged 12 months or over are currently eligible to receive free MMR immunisations
There is no risk in getting an extra dose if you're unsure

Where you could find evidence of your immunity:

There are several ways you can try to find medical records for yourself, such as test results or immunisation records, to check your immunity to measles. It is recommended you discuss any results with your healthcare provider to make sure you interpret the results correctly.

Doctor or healthcare provider records
My Health Record
Childhood My Health Book
Laboratory results
Overseas immunisation records

07/11/2025

We're fundraising for Hugo, one of our patients who at only 11 years old has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma

We're helping him get to the US where he can start a clinical trial to get the treatment he needs, so we've put together a big gift basket and selling tickets for $5 to win the gift basket filled with lots of goodies.

Pop into Pohutukawa Coast Pharmacy to get a ticket to go in the draw and help out Hugo at the same time!

100% of the proceeds will go to Hugos family

For more information on Hugo here's a link to his give a little page https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/the-donaldsons-continue-to-fight

04/11/2025

We can now vaccinate you if you need to get vaccinated for measles. If you are unsure, feel free to call 095366747 and discuss with one of our pharmacists or email pohutukawapharmacy@gmail.com.

05/09/2025

If you have recently received a text message from us indicating your prescription medication is ready for collection, please proceed to collect it. Our shelves are currently full and require clearing.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us on 095366747 to discuss

02/09/2025

Your local community pharmacy can help with all this and more! Call into your local for advice, any time! 👍🏽

06/08/2025

Pharmac is making changes to improve access to some asthma inhalers and long-acting contraceptives from 1 August 2025.

Learn more from the link in the comments.

06/08/2025

From February 2026, General practitioners (GPs) and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD, following decisions by Medsafe and Pharmac.