Sanders Pharmacy

02/12/2025

We have been proud supporters of Musika’s Gift for quite a few years now - it's important for us to give back to our community, and after losing loved ones to su***de the kaupapa of Musika’s Gift is very dear to us.
If you haven't heard of this local charity - honouring the memory and genuine kindness of Musika Manutai - they do a phenomenal job every year of supporting those in our community who have been impacted by death by su***de and hardship in the lead up to Christmas, spreading aroha and practical support through specially delivered food hampers.

If you have someone to nominate to receive a Musika’s Gift hamper, you can do so on their website before 5 December - https://musikasgift.co.nz/ -70bf-49e3-aa82-8a99a589e803

26/11/2025

We are honoured to be partnering with Kids in Need Waikato this year. One of their wishing trees is in our store - come and check it out - it already has some amazing gifts underneath it.

25/11/2025

You've seen it on socials, now we've got it on our shelves!

GOOD HIMALAYAN SHILAJIT+ supports energy, vitality, and overall wellbeing with a mineral-rich blend inspired by nature. Formulated with Shilajit, a powerful superfood from the Himalayan Mountains, it provides naturally occurring fulvic acid to support brain function, immune health, bone density, and muscle strength.

Energy & fatigue support: Supports general vitality and improved mitochondrial function.
Cognitive support: Studies show potential memory and focus benefits.
Testosterone support: Some studies on men with low testosterone showed a mild increase.
Exercise recovery: Antioxidant properties may help reduce oxidative stress.

21/11/2025

These amazing knitted toys were dropped off to us today by the wonderful Lois to give to Kids in Need Waikato

KINW support kids in care in the Waikato area and we have a wishing tree in store with suggestions of gifts requested by the kids. We will continue collecting donations of new toys instore until December 11th.

The toys also came with a delicious chocolate cake for our team-sorry KIN, that's just for us 😋

19/11/2025

You can’t say we aren't getting organised early! If you are a registered nurse who would like to join our team as a vaccinator then we would love to kōrero with you. Looking for a NZ registered nurse with a current practising certificate, to help out in April 2026, weekdays between 9am and 3pm. This will primarily be for flu vaccinations.

For further info or a kōrero, contact Gail gailfkaram@gmail.com

11/11/2025

If you’ve seen a familiar face around Sanders recently, you’re absolutely right - Pharmacist Hana has rejoined our team! 🌿

She first trained with us as an Intern nine years ago and returns with even more experience, insight, and her trademark calm, caring approach. Our patients are in excellent hands with Hana around, and I know our team are equally stoked to have her as their workmate.

It’s so great to have you back, Hana 💚

10/11/2025

We are excited to have a Christmas Wishing Tree in store! KIN supports children in the Waikato that are being raised by anyone other than their parents in the Waikato. Before Christmas, each child is asked what they would wish for from Santa. If you would like to share a little aroha this Christmas, come in store and pick a wish off of the tree, purchase the gift and leave it unwrapped under the tree (or any gift is appreciated).

07/11/2025

The Sanders staff have donned their gumboots again to support Gumboot Friday

We see the life-saving changes counselling can have in our rangitahi. Gumboot Friday helps fund free, immediate counselling to young kiwis in need.

06/11/2025

We've just received another batch of the very popular, That's It, lambs wool. Perfect for easing pressure and friction in gumboots, running shoes, or hiking boots- simple and effective.
We've also got a few 100% natural Insect Repellents too, along with a range of That's It's favourites. 😮‍💨

04/11/2025

Measles is a serious, highly contagious disease. There is concern around the outbreak currently in New Zealand and the need for vaccination. We have the measles vaccine in stock. Our pharmacists can give you the free vaccine, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

If you were born BEFORE 1969 - you do not need vaccination, you will be immune to measles

If you were born AFTER 1969 - you should have had 2 doses of the vaccine as part of your childhood vaccinations. Unsure? Kōrero with us or your GP.

Children are given two doses at 12 and 15 months - check immunisation records in your child’s Well Child Tamariki Ora health book

For more information:

Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that can lead to serious complications for tamariki and adults. Find out how to protect yourself and learn about how it's spread.

23/10/2025

Why Your Local Pharmacy Hasn’t Been on Strike Today

Today, thousands of health workers & teachers marched for fair pay, safe staffing, and better funding.
We’d love to have been there too — but we couldn’t.

Over 90% of pharmacists work in community pharmacies — small, competing businesses.
If we took collective action, the Commerce Commission could treat it as cartel-like behaviour under competition law.

So while others took to the streets, we were 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.

Community pharmacy is under real pressure, but we’re doing everything we can to stay here for you. ❤️

Photo from The Spinoff

16/10/2025

We know there are a lot of Minions and Bluey fans out there, so a heads up for you guys- we've just landed a few of these cool little Hey Clay air dry clay kits.... Be quick as there aren't many of each ✨✨