Vivian Pharmacy

12/09/2025

Spring has arrived ~ a season of renewal + fresh starts!
With brighter days ahead, it’s the perfect moment to indulge in a little self-care. This month, we’ve handpicked the perfect product to help you step into spring feeling + looking your best.

06/09/2025

Omg. What a night ❤️

🏆 WINNER - COMMUNITY PHARMACY OF THE YEAR 🏆

VIVIAN PHARMACY LTD has taken out the Pharmacy Guild Community Pharmacy of the Year award at the 2025.

Located inside a busy medical centre, Vivian Pharmacy serves a range of clients, from individuals to resthomes and mental health facilities. Owners have strategically invested in technology, introducing advanced robotics and digitised workflows.

The judges say Vivian Pharmacy is “an extraordinary example of how a team can use technology in so many ways to drive safety and efficiency and free-up time to spend with patients to improve care. The team has sought ways to invest and develop all team members across every facet of the practice.”



The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (Inc) Vivian Pharmacy New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards He Tohu Mauri Ora

01/09/2025

The global shortages have been frustrating for our customers and challenging for our staff to navigate.
There is a link in this post with the latest updates.
Or get in touch if you have concerns and we will endeavour to help you out.
Thanks for your patience. 🤩

Got questions about the global methylphenidate ADHD medication shortages? We want to know what you want to know.

ADHD NZ and PHARMAC are working together to create a space where you can find accurate information and answers. Thank you to those of you who have already shared your questions, we will be updating our info page soon (watch this space!).

Visit the Methylphenidate shortage guide on our website: https://www.adhd.org.nz/methylphenidate-shortage-guide/methylphenidate-shortage-guide to find the latest updates and how we can pass your questions on to Pharmac.

28/08/2025

🥳🥳Woohoo
🥳🥳Congratulations to Tiana for passing her Level 4 technician course. You’ve worked so hard!!
Already smashing out Level 5.

12/08/2025

We ❤️ Anne.
This is great news.

07/08/2025

Shout out to all the amazing Aged Care workers. You all do a fantastic job caring for our whānau. Arohanui. ❤️

Our people are the heart of Heritage. Today, we celebrate them.

On Aged Care Employee Day, we honour the exceptional people who bring warmth, care and connection to our residents every day.

From nurses and caregivers to kitchen teams, housekeepers, administrators, activities coordinators, gardeners, maintenance, managers and more - every role in our Heritage whānau matters.

You show up each day with compassion, skill and strength, creating thousands of moments of connection and care.

You help our residents feel safe, seen and supported.

You carry joy through the halls and kindness in your work.

You make a Better Everyday possible.

That’s what Aged Care Employee Day is all about, recognising the people who bring care to life. We’re proud of every single one of you - and deeply thankful for the heart, warmth and dignity you bring to our homes every day.

04/08/2025

Ever wondered why the collagen in our powders isn’t the same as what we use in skincare? We’re breaking it down for you.

When it comes to collagen, one size (or source) doesn’t fit all. That’s why we use different collagen in our powders + skincare ~ each carefully chosen to give your body + skin exactly what they need, in the form they’ll benefit from most.

Our collagen powders are made from premium hydrolysed porcine collagen peptides. Why porcine? Because its amino acid profile most closely matches our own, making it easier for your body to absorb + put to good use.

In contrast, our skincare collection is formulated using pure, peptide marine collagen ~ a water-retaining powerhouse when applied topically.
Marine collagen molecules, when hydrolysed into smaller peptides, are better able to pe*****te the skin’s outer layer.

Curious to know more? We’ve laid it all out in our newest blog ~go have a read!
https://www.adashiko.com/blogs/news/why-we-use-different-sources-of-collagen-in-powders-vs-skincare

04/08/2025

We are excited to announce that Vivian Pharmacy has been named as one of two finalists in the The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (Inc) Community Pharmacy of the Year 2025.
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Winner announced on 6th of September.
Congratulations to our whole team for the amazing work they do every single day for our Taranaki - like no other community.
No matter the outcome we feel like winners already.
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Congratulations to the Community Pharmacy of the Year finalists – Life Pharmacy North City and Vivian Pharmacy!

See the full list of 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards He Tohu Mauri Ora finalists at https://nzphawards.co.nz/2025-finalists. Winners will be announced on 6 September.

29/07/2025

Tomorrow: Nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives at public hospitals and health services are planning to strike for 24 hours. Strike starts from 9am on Wednesday 30 July to 9am on Thursday 31 July.

Patient safety will be our priority:

✅ Anyone in hospital will get the care and support they need.
✅ Our hospitals and emergency departments will stay open but please keep ED for emergencies.
✅ Maternity services for women in labour, inpatient and birth services will continue.
✅ Visiting hours will stay the same.
✅ To maintain patient safety, most clinics will be closed, and appointments will need to be rescheduled.
✅ If you have an appointment on the day of the strike, come to your appointment unless we have contacted you directly.
✅ Any appointments that are deferred will be rescheduled for the next available time.
✅ Anyone in need of emergency care will receive it.

We value the hard work and dedication of our staff. To find out more, visit: tewhatuora.govt.nz/industrial-action

24/07/2025

It’s World Hepatitis Day on Monday July 28. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver which is often caused by a virus. The most common forms of hepatitis in Aotearoa New Zealand are hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C affects about 25,000 New Zealanders and is the leading cause of liver transplantation and the second leading cause of liver cancer in New Zealand. Over 100 New Zealanders die every year from hepatitis C, all of whom could have been saved by earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Hepatitis C and B are a virus that can be passed into someone when the blood of an infected person enters the bloodstream of someone uninfected.
To prevent hepatitis C and B:
• do not share needles or syringes
• do not share personal items like razors and toothbrushes
• clean and cover any cuts or grazes with a waterproof dressing
• avoid actions which could cause someone’s blood to enter your bloodstream.
The only way to know if you have hepatitis is to get tested. This can either be done with a blood test arranged by your healthcare provider or a finger prick test available at some clinics.
Treatment for hepatitis C can cure more than 90% of people infected with the virus after 8 to 12 weeks of treatment. For a symptom checker, visit www.hepcinfo.co.nz
To find local pharmacies providing free hep C testing visit https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/hepatitis-c/stick-it-to-hep-c
You can protect yourself against hepatitis B by getting vaccinated.
If you or someone you know thinks they might have hepatitis B, or have had close contact with someone who has it:
• see your healthcare provider
• call Healthline on 0800 611 116

16/07/2025

🤩🤩 Congratulations to Hugo who was the excited winner of our school holiday colouring competition.
🤩🤩 Enjoy the treats from The Good Vitamin Co. Hugo.

15/07/2025

Well done neighbours. 😍
Great job.

🧡 Thank you, community! 🧡
We were proud to be a drop-off centre for this year’s WISE Charitable Trust Pyjama Drive, and we are blown away by your generosity! Thanks to your kind donations, tamariki across Taranaki will be a little warmer this winter.