Queenstown Pharmacy Services at Wilkinsons

If you have left over, expired or unwanted medicines at home, we can help you to dispose of these correctly, making sure your medicines don’t end up in our waterways, or in the wrong hands.

Applying for a visa or lisence? Or need to renew your passport? We take ID, passport and visa photos for most countries, with no appointment needed.

Our digital photo service ensures that New Zealand photos adhere to Government regulations.

If you need film camera rolls developed, we can send them to get processed and developed for you. We accept the following exposures: 24 Exp, 27 Exp, 36 Exp, C41 Black & White, Black & White and Half Frame. These are available to be recieved as physical prints, email (DropBox Link) or USB. 

Do you need to know your blood pressure levels, want to get a better read on your heart health or just curious to see where your blood pressure levels sit? No problem, we can test it for you and provide information about your results. If you have any questions, please let us know. No appointment needed.

A body mass index test can approximately tell you your body fat levels. This information is helpful to gauge your risk of certain diseases like high blood pressure & Type 2 diabetes. No appointment needed.

Have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and need to check your blood sugar levels or simply want to know whether your glucose levels are within a healthy range? We offer blood glucose testing and also sell glucose monitoring kits. No appointment needed.

Total cholesterol tests (lipid panels/lipid profiles) are a helpful way to determine your risk of cardiovascular complications like heart attacks, blood vessel diseases and common heart conditions. It only takes a few minutes, No appointment needed.

New Zealand was the first country in the world to introduce a national state sponsored Needle Exchange Programme. In addition to support and advice on harm reduction we also collect returns and ensure the safe disposal of equipment. No appointment needed. 

Sildenafil (also known as Silvasta, Viagra or Avigra) can be purchased without a prescription following a confidentail consultation with one of our trained pharmacists, to determine eligibility.

UTIs can be extremely uncomfortable and if left untreated have the potential to become more serious. We offer treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) through a short consultation. Our pharmacists can offer a range of treatment options including the antibiotic trimethoprim. 

Certain oral contraceptive prescriptions can be renewed without needing to go to the GP. The reclassification of selected oral contraceptives enables our accredited pharmacists to supply contraceptives without a prescription. Consultations to determine eligibility are available without an appointment, making it a convenient option. If you would like to know if your oral contraceptive is applicable or have any questions, feel free to give us a call.

The emergency contraceptive is available through a private consultation with one of our trained pharmacists. It can be taken up to 72hrs after unprotectred sex to prevent pregnancy. The ECP or more commonly known as the Morning-After pill or Plan B is a time efficent option for pregnancy prevention. All our pharmacists are trained to provide the levonorgestrel emergency contracetive pill (ECP).

Being smoke free is the best thing you can do for your health, but getting there is no easy journey. We can help you with products and advice to ensure you know what options are available and which ones might be best for you.

AIA Vitality is a scientifically backed health and wellness programme designed to support members to improve their health outcomes. AIA Vitality & Life Pharmacy Wilkinson's have entered a partnership to offer members a free Vitality Health Check per membership year, where members can earn up to 10,000 AIA Vitality points. 

If you're in pain & struggling with everyday activities, you shouldn't have to suffer. Fortunately we have both crutches in multiple sizes (singles or pairs) and self-propelled wheelchairs available for hire or for purchase. 

Whether it's asthma aggravated by the winter weather or cold & flu symptoms making it hard to sleep, a Vicks Steam Vaporiser is a great way to combat this. It can help to ease breathing by keeping the throat and sinuses moisturised, reduce congestion and help with coughing. We have several available for hire or purchase. Give us a call if you have any questions. 

Whether you are travelling locally or internationally, we can assist you with travel advice, information and products to ensure that you remain in good health wherever your travels may take you. We are also able to provide information on vaccinations you and your family may need. 

A B12 deficiency can leave you feeling low energy and constantly tired, you might experience pins & needles, muscle weakness or even vision loss. A B12 injection is a great option if supplements and other methods just aren't cutting it as the injections have a high absorption.

Influenza is highly contagious and can be life threatning, but fortunately it can be easily prevented. The flu vaccine is available for 3yrs and over. 

If you need your Covid-19 vaccination, we are able to help. Covid-19 vaccinations & boosters for 5yrs and over are available. No appointment needed. 

Shingles can be very uncomfortable and in some cases quite painful. The Herpes Zoster (Shingles) vaccine is available in store for 50 years and over. If you have any questions please contact us.

Meningococcal illnesses are often severe and sometimes life-threatening bacterial infections. So it's extremely important to be protected from it. We offer the meningococcal vaccine for 16yrs and over. 

Boostrix or TDaP is a booster vaccine for Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (Whooping Cough). It is available for pregnant women aged 13 years and over. For men & women it is available from 18 years and over.

In most cases mumps, measles & rubella people only develop mild cases, but are severe and cause long-lasting complications. So it's a smart idea to get the MMR vaccine to protect yourself and others.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and doesn't currently have a cure. We have the vaccine available for 9 years and over.

Several of our team members are trained and certified in ear piercing. We have a selection of earrings available for you to choose from*

*We use an ear piercing gun system so we are only able to use the earrings from our selection.

Our Clarins, Lancome & YSL counter managers are all trained in makeovers and will have you looking your best for whatever special event you've got coming up. 

Unsure of what foundation is best for you? We have a few staff members able to perfom a colour match to help you choose the foundation that is right for you. 

A bacterial eye infection otherwise known as bacterical Conjunctivitus or Pink Eye can be very uncomfortable. We offer treatment for those who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Covid-19 antiviral (Paxlovid) is available for those who meet eligibility requirements. Give us a call and speak to one of our pharmacists.

Sleep plays a vital role in your body's function, both physically & mentally so if you're struggling to sleep, you shouldn't hesitate to get help. We have trained pharmacists available to supply melatonin without a prescription for the treatment of primary insomnia for adults aged 55 years or older for up to 13 weeks.

Feeling a bit light headed? Need a bit of patching up? Having a severe allergic reaction? Several of our team members are liscened first aiders and can assist you with whatever situation. If you're in need of assistance or require an ambulance we can help. 

When it comes to understanding your medicines, their interactions and how best to use them, your pharmacist is the expert.

Our pharmacists are involved in all aspects of medicine delivery -  from dispensing your medicines & spending time explaining how they work, to side effects to be aware of and how to take them correctly. We offer a range of patient-specific services that aim to ensure prescribed pharmacotherapy is understood and taken for optimal safety and efficacy.