Greenmeadows Pharmacy

06/11/2025

Shingles is the reactivation of Varicella Zoster Virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox.
Shingles is most common in people above 50 years of age. It is possible to get shingles more than once.

Shingles produces a painful rash that can last up to 2 weeks. Following this around 30% of people may develop nerve pain (PHN) which can last for months or years. Other complications include scarring, vision loss, weakness in the affected nerves and in rarer cases heart attack/stroke.

Shingrix is an effective vaccine that helps to provide over 90% protection against shingles for individuals ages 50 and above. Ask our pharmacist if Shingrix is right for you!

05/11/2025

https://app.bookmyvaccine.health.nz/
Booking your appointment is easy online - or give us a call on 06 8442819

🛑 High risk of a measles outbreak in NZ 🛑

New Zealand has already had confirmed measles cases — and numbers are rising.

We do not have high enough immunity in the community to stop this from spreading.
We need 95% of people fully immunised to help protect those who cannot receive the vaccine.

Who needs a dose?

Born 1969–1990
👉 Most people in this age group only had ONE MMR dose as a child — and 1 dose is not enough for strong immunity.
❗️Get your vaccine now - this is FREE during the outbreak period

Born before 1969
Likely exposed naturally → generally considered immune - (no action needed)

Born 1990–now
Most will have had two childhood doses already.
✅ Check your Plunket / Well-Child book or health record.
❗ If you’ve only had ONE MMR, you need another. This dose is FREE.

How effective is MMR?
• After 1 dose → ~95% protection
• After 2 doses → ~99% protection

If you are unsure or can’t find your records — it is safe to vaccinate again.

Come and have a chat to our pharmacist to see if you need the MMR vaccine.

02/11/2025

Did you know we now offer the Vaccine Shingrix to Prevent Shingles?

When you turn 65, this is fully funded (to be eligible for funding you need to have had the 1st dose in the 12 months following your 65th birthday).
Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. From age 50 our risk of developing shingles increases. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria you are able to self-fund the vaccine. 2 doses are required between 2 (optimal) - 6 months apart.

Ask our pharmacist for more info or call our team to book in your appointment.

01/11/2025

🛑 High risk of a measles outbreak in NZ 🛑

New Zealand has already had confirmed measles cases — and numbers are rising.

We do not have high enough immunity in the community to stop this from spreading.
We need 95% of people fully immunised to help protect those who cannot receive the vaccine.

Who needs a dose?

Born 1969–1990
👉 Most people in this age group only had ONE MMR dose as a child — and 1 dose is not enough for strong immunity.
❗️Get your vaccine now - this is FREE during the outbreak period

Born before 1969
Likely exposed naturally → generally considered immune - (no action needed)

Born 1990–now
Most will have had two childhood doses already.
✅ Check your Plunket / Well-Child book or health record.
❗ If you’ve only had ONE MMR, you need another. This dose is FREE.

How effective is MMR?
• After 1 dose → ~95% protection
• After 2 doses → ~99% protection

If you are unsure or can’t find your records — it is safe to vaccinate again.

Come and have a chat to our pharmacist to see if you need the MMR vaccine.

23/10/2025

Why Your Local Pharmacy wasn’t on Strike Today 💊

Today, thousands of health workers were out marching for fair pay, safe staffing, and better funding. We’d love to have been there too — but we can’t.

Pharmacists have to have “effective control” of our pharmacies, which means if we all joined the strike, it could be seen as collusion under competition law.

So while others take to the streets, we have been here, behind the counter — cheering them on, dispensing medicines, and keeping our doors open. Not because we don’t care, but because if we closed, our community would pay the price.

We believe in adequate and sustainable government funding. We believe in safe staffing levels so that health professionals can do their jobs!

Community pharmacy is under real pressure, but we’re doing everything we can in the background to stay here for you!🩷

Hannah, Emma & the team at Greenmeadows Pharmacy.

21/10/2025

Happy World Pharmacy Technician Day to our team of amazing Pharmacy Techs! Thank you for all you do, today & everyday for the Greenmeadows community 💐

21/10/2025

✨️Congratulations✨️.. To one of our Customers for Winning a $100 Prezzy Card in our Spring Promotion!

Shop Instore To Enter Our Summer Promotion Starting Soon, or Join Our Emailing List to go in the draw to Win a $200 Prezzy Card.

21/10/2025

The pharmacy will be closed over the long weekend. It's a good time to check if you have all your pharmacy needs before then 😉 💊👨‍🔬🧴

24/09/2025

Happy World Pharmacist Day to our exceptional pharmacists! You really go above & beyond for our customers every day & our communities are lucky to have you at their service 🏥💊🧑🏻‍🔬👩🏻‍🔬

17/09/2025

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