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Vitamin B12 Injection

15 mins · $20

We can supply an ampoule for an additional $5 (if you have had a prescription from your doctor previously) or you can bring in your own.
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Whooping Cough Vaccination ( Free for pregnant women & other eligible conditions)

15 mins · $65

Boostrix vaccination for Pertussis, Diphtheria and Tetanus. This is particularly useful for family members who are soon to be around a newborn baby. View less

Ear Piercing

10 mins · $40

We offer ear piercing for people aged 5 years and above. View less

Blood Pressure Check

15 mins · $10

A staff member will take a reading of your blood pressure and record this for you on my health record card. View less

Emergency Contraceptive Pill (Morning After Pill) - Under 25's

15 mins · Free

Confidential, quick consultation for the Emergency Contraceptive Pill. Free for 24 years old and under. View less

Emergency Contraceptive Pill (Morning After Pill) - Over 25's

15 mins · $40

Confidential, quick consultation for the Emergency Contraceptive Pill. View less

Antibiotic For Bladder Infections (UTI) Consultation

15 mins · Varies

This pharmacy has trained pharmacists who can supply the antibiotics nitrofurantoin or trimethoprim for urinary tract infections. These are available without a prescription to women between 16 and 65 years of age, who are not pregnant and do not have any other complicating factors. The pharmacist will complete a consultation to make sure the medicine is appropriate and refer you to the GP if required.

$30 consult fee plus $15 for medication View less

Erectile Dysfunction Consultation (Viagra/Vedafil/Silvasta)

30 mins · Varies

Our highly confidential consultation service with a trained pharmacist, for men aged 35-70 years old. Clinical criteria does apply. There is a consultation fee of $30.00 (this is an annual fee only). Cost of the medicine is additional $20-30 per 4 tablets, depending on brand preference. View less

Chat With A Pharmacist

15 mins · Free

This is a chance for you to book in some time to talk to one of our friendly pharmacists. This could include advice about a health concern or to talk about your medicines. Your pharmacist is your medicine expert, this is what we are here for! View less

Personalised Daily Medication Pack Consultation

10 mins · Free

Consultation with a dispensary staff member to discuss our different options for pre-packed medication. We offer medi-rolls which are plastic sachets which offer date, time and contents info.

Two month free trial for medication packaging, then prices vary between $5 and $20 per month depending on how many dose times you require (e.g. breakfast, lunch and dinner). View less

Shingles Vaccination (2 vaccines spaced 2-6 months apart)

15 mins · Varies

Shingrix vaccination is free for those 65 years of age (in 65th year) only for protection against Shingles virus.
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Melatonin (Sleep hygiene consult with pharmacist)

30 mins · Varies

Your pharmacist is able to sell Melatonin (natural sleeping aid) for patients over >55 years of age who suffer from primary insomnia (sleeplessness without a known cause).
$30 consult fee plus $25 per 30 tablets prescribed. View less

Smoking Cessation Consultation

15 mins · $5

Smoking Cessation Consultation involves a consultation with the pharmacist who can create a programme to improve a smoker’s chances of giving up. We offer stop smoking services and can provide nicotine replacement therapy alongside advice and support for those wishing to quit. View less

Passport/ Visa Application Photo Service

10 mins · $20

Getting a passport photo can be a hassle, but our passport photo service can make it quick, convenient and stress-free! View less

Oral Contraceptive Pill Consultation

15 mins · Varies

The oral contraceptive pill is now available without a prescription from our accredited pharmacists. If you have previously been prescribed an oral contraceptive pill by your doctor and are generally in good health, you may be eligible to purchase the same oral contraceptive from our pharmacists. The pharmacist will need to work through a checklist and, if eligible, you will be able to purchase up to 6 months of oral contraceptive tablets at a time.
Yearly consultation fee $20 plus the cost of the medication ranges between $20-$60 depending on brand and quantity. View less

Covid - 19 Booster Vaccination

15 mins

Flu Vaccination

15 mins · Varies

Funded and un-funded flu vaccinations View less

Weight loss consultation

30 mins · $30

???????Life Pharmacy Matamata now offers Wegovy® (semaglutide) as part of a clinically supported weight management programme. Wegovy® is a once-weekly, prescription-only injectable medication designed to support weight loss in adults with obesity or those who are overweight with weight-related health issues.

Service inclusions:
• Initial pharmacist consultation to assess suitability
• Ongoing support and regular check-ins
• Lifestyle advice on diet, exercise, and healthy habits
• Prescription dispensing and injection education

Wegovy® may be suitable if you have:
• A BMI of 30 or higher, or
• A BMI of 27+ with a weight-related condition (e.g. high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes)
A recent blood test checking kidney function and blood glucose is required.

Wegovy® is not right for everyone. Our pharmacist will ensure it's a safe and appropriate option for you.
Talk to our team today to learn more or book your initial assessment (excludes cost of medication). View less

Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccination

15 mins · Varies

Measles is one of the most infectious human diseases on the planet. One person with measles will infect 12-18 non immune people and if you aren’t immunised and are nearby there’s a 90 percent chance you’ll catch measles.

For those aged 18 and over, the MMR vaccine is free if the person is eligible for funded healthcare in New Zealand. Two doses are required at least 2 months apart for protection from measles, mumps and rubella.

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Meningococcal vaccination

15 mins

Meningococcal disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. At least 12 groups have been identified, including groups A, B, C, X, Y and W. The pattern of disease caused by each group varies by time and country or geographical areas. In New Zealand over 2014–2017, meningococcal group B caused around two-thirds of meningococcal disease each year, group C almost one-third and groups Y or W the remaining few cases. In 2022, group B was the prominent type causing 80% of group-identified cases, and group Y and group W made up the other cases. Meningococcal group A rarely causes disease in NZ.

Bexsero, a multicomponent recombinant vaccine against meningococcal group B disease. Two funded doses are available 8 weeks apart for individuals aged between 13 and 25 years (inclusive), who are entering close living situations within the next 3 months; or are in their first year of living in boarding school hostels, tertiary education halls of residence, military barracks, youth Justice residences or prisons. View less

HPV Vaccination

15 mins

HPV vaccination is free for individuals aged 9 to 26. Most schools offer it in Year 7 or Year 8, and it is also available through your healthcare provider. HPV vaccination helps protect your children from various cancers later in life.

Without immunisation around 80% of adults will have an HPV infection at some point in their life. Generally, HPV infections present as genital warts however can be asymptomatic in some individuals, meaning they can be carriers on the virus without knowing.

HPV vaccine, known as Gardasil 9 protects against the development of abnormal precancerous cells and cancers caused by the HPV virus. Gardasil protects against the 9 serogroups, which include the 4 that cause approximately 20% of cervical cancers.

The vaccine is part of the school-based immunisation programmes and is recommended for those ages 9 – 45 years of ages, however it is funded in pharmacy for those that are under the age of 27 years. It can also be funded for those that are in special groups if meeting the eligibility criteria, please speak to your pharmacist if you are wanting to be vaccinated with Gardasil 9. View less

Blood Glucose Check- Screening tool only

15 mins · $10

Monitor your blood sugar levels with ease and precision. Our expert pharmacy team offers reliable blood glucose testing and personalised guidance to help manage and understand your diabetes or prediabetes. Enquire today on how you can obtain accurate blood glucose results and actionable health insights.

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST

We administer a finger-prick test when you visit the pharmacy to check your blood glucose levels. We charge a small fee for this service.
This is quick and relatively pain-free. We test your blood sample while you wait, allowing for rapid results.
If our testing process reveals that you need further assistance, we will ask you to make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss the best course of action. View less

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