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How popular isChemist Warehouse?

In September 2026, people searched for Chemist Warehouse by name about 2.7 million times in Australia, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 91.5% of all Australia pharmacy chain searches, placing Chemist Warehouse first out of six chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pharmacy chains, Chemist Warehouse appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Chemist Warehouse is the most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Chemist WarehouseShare of searches 91.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Priceline PharmacyShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. TerryWhite ChemmartShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. AmcalShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. Pharmacy 4 LessShare of searches 0.33%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top pharmacy chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chemist Warehouse was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chemist Warehouse is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Chemist Warehouse1st
  2. Priceline Pharmacy2nd
  3. TerryWhite Chemmart3rd
  4. Discount Drug Stores4th
  5. Amcal5th
  6. Pharmacy 4 Less–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Chemist Warehouse4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Priceline Pharmacy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • TerryWhite Chemmart2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Discount Drug Stores2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Amcal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pharmacy 4 Less0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.

Which pharmacy chains compete with Chemist Warehouse?

Chemist Warehouse against pharmacy chains in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthChemist WarehousePriceline PharmacyTerryWhite ChemmartAmcalPharmacy 4 LessDiscount Drug Stores
Oct 202591.5%5.5%2%0.4%0.33%0.22%
Nov 202591.9%5.5%1.8%0.33%0.27%0.15%
Dec 202591.8%5.5%1.8%0.41%0.27%0.22%
Jan 202690.6%6.7%1.8%0.4%0.33%0.18%
Feb 202691.5%5.5%2%0.49%0.33%0.18%
Mar 202691.6%5.5%2%0.4%0.33%0.18%
Apr 202688.4%7.9%2.4%0.58%0.39%0.32%
May 202690%6.6%2.2%0.59%0.33%0.27%
Jun 202690.4%6.6%2%0.49%0.33%0.22%
Jul 202690.5%6.6%1.8%0.49%0.33%0.18%
Aug 202691.4%5.5%2%0.49%0.33%0.27%
Sep 202691.5%5.5%2%0.4%0.33%0.22%

  1. 1.Chemist Warehouse

    91.5%

    Held 1st. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Priceline Pharmacy

    5.5%

    Held 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.TerryWhite Chemmart

    2%

    Held 3rd. 60.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Amcal

    0.4%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  5. 5.Pharmacy 4 Less

    0.33%

    Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Discount Drug Stores

    0.22%

    Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Chemist Warehouse and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for Chemist Warehouse changed in Australia over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Chemist Warehouse in Australia fell from 3.4M to 2.7M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chemist Warehouse’s share of searches among pharmacy chains in Australia peaked at 91.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 88.4% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for Australia pharmacy chains in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. Chemist Warehouse’s share of searches among pharmacy chains in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 90.4% to 91.5% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Discount Drug Stores in Australia fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Amcal in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for TerryWhite Chemmart in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 73.6K to 60.2K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pharmacy 4 Less in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Priceline Pharmacy in Australia fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.

How are Chemist Warehouse’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chemist Warehouse’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • chemist warehouse

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Chemist Warehouse?

Chemist Warehouse is owned by CHEMIST WAREHOUSE LIMITED. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by CHEMIST WAREHOUSE LIMITED.

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Where does Chemist Warehouse compete?

Chemist Warehouse is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Beauty retailers1st of 673.8%Show ranking
Pharmacy chains1st of 691.5%Shown above
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