Vivian Pharmacy

19/03/2026

🦈 Omega-3 Fish Oil – What’s the latest research saying?

🦈 Emerging research continues to highlight the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for overall health.
🦈 Recent studies suggest omega-3s may support heart health, brain function, and even healthy ageing, with some trials showing small improvements in biological ageing markers over time.
🦈 Make Omega-3 part of your daily routine.

🧐 As always, quality and the right dose matter — and our team is here to help you choose what’s best for you.

👉 Check out our blog:
https://www.vivianpharmacy.co.nz/omega-3-oil/

👉 Shop our high-strength option here:
https://www.vivianpharmacy.co.nz/shop/product/512511/go-healthy-fish-oil-2000mg-odourless-230-capsules/

🤩 Remember Rewards Club customers earn a $15 voucher when they have 150 points. Sign up next time you are in store.

Omega-3 fatty acids are natural, healthy oils that are found in many cells in your body, but especially in cells in your brain and eyes. They play an important role in healthy blood vessels, heart, immune system and lungs.

18/03/2026

🤩 We’ve got the tests if you need them.

10/03/2026

All the best to the Molly Ryan Rollers, who are fundraising for Neurological Research at their Bowling event on Wednesday 11th of March.
If you wish to make a donation, please click the link.
Every little bit helps.

Neurological Foundation of NZ is doing amazing work in Brain research.

I am taking part in Bowling for Brains 2026 and fundraising for the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand – raising money for neurological research. Your support means everything to me – together, we can make a real difference. www.bowlingforbrains.co.nz

08/03/2026

💜Celebrating all women and the courageous way they all live their lives.
💜We see you

08/03/2026

💜 Today is International Women's Day

💜 Celebrating the wonderful women on our staff who give time, empathy, respect, manaakitanga, knowledge and advice to their colleagues and our customers - every single day.

💜 Ka rawe te mahi a ngā wāhine toa o Vivian Pharmacy.

07/03/2026

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

🤩Wishing everyone an uplifting and enjoyable long weekend for Taranaki anniversary.
🤩Remember we are open every day if you need medicines or advice.
🤩Otherwise we hope you enjoy some time with friends and family.

31/01/2026

🟣 From the 1st of February some customers may be eligible to have their regular, long-term, stable medications prescribed for 12 months.

🟣 This change is intended to reduce barriers to access for people with stable, long-term health conditions by reducing the need for frequent prescriber visits and/or prescription requests, while also freeing up prescriber capacity to focus on patients with complex care needs.

🟣 The decision to have a 12-month prescription rests solely with the person who prescribes the medicine ('writes' the prescription). It is not up to the pharmacist to determine the length of supply for a medication.

🟣 Check with your prescriber if you are eligible based on the criteria they have set at their practice.

🤩 Pharmacies will dispense in 3-month lots, even with a 12-month prescription. This is stated in the new legislation. You cannot collect all 12-months at once, only 3 months at a time.
🤩 If you do need to pay a prescription tax (a lot of customers are eligible for free prescriptions from us now), you will only pay once with the original dispensing, not on the repeats (unless it is an unfunded or partially funded medication).

🟣 There is no change with the dispensing of restricted supply medicines and controlled drugs (including ADHD medications). These will still be dispensed monthly or more frequently as the law dictates – just as they are now.

🟣 Feel free to ask any questions of our staff and we have further information at the pharmacy if you require it.

🟣 Our team will endeavour to make it really clear on the label, and via a discussion, what you can expect with your medications. 💜 We appreciate your patience and understanding while we navigate this new law change.

From the team at Vivian Pharmacy to all and our wonderful customers.

29/01/2026

🌟 We’re Back and Ready for February! 🌟

Welcome back everyone! We’re excited to let you know that Age Concern Taranaki is back up and running with a full calendar of activities this February.

We have lots happening this month, with some great highlights including:

💦 Aquawalking in Bell Block and Stratford
🎶 Music and Movement Sessions
🚶‍♀️ Steady As You Go classes all around the mountain
☕ Drop-in Coffee Chats
🚌 South Monthly Outing – Wednesday 11th February
👉 Get in touch with Julie for more information and to register
🚌 North Monthly Outing – Wednesday 18th February
👉 Get in touch with Pauline for more information and to register
👨 Men’s Group (North) – Monday 16th February
👨 Men’s Group (South) – Tuesday 24th February
🚗 Staying Safe Driving Course (Stratford) – Wednesday 25th February
👉 Get in touch with Andrea for more information and to register
🎉 Americarna Celebrations – 26th February

And that’s just the start! You can find full details of all our February activities on our events calendar:
👉 www.ageconcerntaranaki.org.nz/events

We’d love to see you along — whether you’re returning to a favourite or trying something new. Let’s make February a great month together!

20/01/2026

We recently purchased this wonderful Paul Rangiwahia artwork from Age Concern Taranaki . A fabulous charitable organisation working tirelessly in our community.
It looks so great in our waiting area and there are heaps of amazing anecdotes and quotes on this piece that can really lift your day.
Particularly love No.24 "A supportive community is at the heart of good health" and we really feel that every day at Vivian Pharmacy

Make sure you have a good look next time you are in.