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title: "Pharmacy chains in Australia: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the pharmacy chains Australians buy medicines and health products from. Share of Search among Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal, Pharmacy 4 Less and Discount Drug Stores, the pharmacy chains Brandwave compares in Australia, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/au/categories/au-pharmacy-chains"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Pharmacy chains in Australia: Which are searched most?

Compare the pharmacy chains Australians buy medicines and health products from. Share of Search among Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal, Pharmacy 4 Less and Discount Drug Stores, the pharmacy chains Brandwave compares in Australia, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Pharmacy chains
- **Market**: Australia
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Chemist Warehouse, 91.5%

## Which brand is most popular in search among pharmacy chains in Australia?

- In September 2026, Chemist Warehouse was the most searched among pharmacy chains in Australia, with an estimated 2.7M branded searches, 91.5% of all searches for the six we track.
- Priceline Pharmacy is in 2nd place, 86 percentage points behind at 5.5%.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Priceline Pharmacy’s share of searches among pharmacy chains in Australia peaked at 7.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chemist Warehouse, Priceline Pharmacy, TerryWhite Chemmart, Amcal, Pharmacy 4 Less and Discount Drug Stores held steady: their share of searches among pharmacy chains in Australia each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top pharmacy chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chemist Warehouse was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Chemist Warehouse was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. Priceline Pharmacy was second, and TerryWhite Chemmart was third. Pharmacy 4 Less, which ranked fifth in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chemist Warehouse | 1st | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Priceline Pharmacy | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| TerryWhite Chemmart | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Discount Drug Stores | 4th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Amcal | 5th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Pharmacy 4 Less | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about pharmacy chains

- Asked ChatGPT "Which pharmacy should I use in Australia?": 1. Chemist Warehouse, 2. Priceline Pharmacy, 3. TerryWhite Chemmart
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best pharmacy chains in Australia?": 1. Chemist Warehouse, 2. Priceline Pharmacy, 3. TerryWhite Chemmart, 4. Amcal, 5. Discount Drug Stores
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the cheapest pharmacy in Australia for everyday medicines?": 1. Chemist Warehouse, 2. Priceline Pharmacy, 3. Discount Drug Stores
- Searched Google, AI Overview "chemist": named none of the brands we track
- Searched Google, AI Overview "online pharmacy": 1. Chemist Warehouse

Not named in any answer: Pharmacy 4 Less.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in Australia on October 22, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Chemist Warehouse vs Priceline Pharmacy: compare search popularity](/demand/au/compare/chemist-warehouse-vs-priceline-pharmacy): 91.5% against 5.5% Share of Search.
- [Chemist Warehouse vs TerryWhite Chemmart: compare search popularity](/demand/au/compare/chemist-warehouse-vs-terrywhite-chemmart): 91.5% against 2% Share of Search.
- [Priceline Pharmacy vs TerryWhite Chemmart: compare search popularity](/demand/au/compare/priceline-pharmacy-vs-terrywhite-chemmart): 5.5% against 2% Share of Search.

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

- 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.
- 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.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Amcal in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Priceline Pharmacy in Australia fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Chemist Warehouse | 91.5% | 2.7M | 0.0% | CHEMIST WAREHOUSE LIMITED |
| 2 | Priceline Pharmacy | 5.5% | 165K | 0.0% | Priceline Pharmacy |
| 3 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 2% | 60.2K | 0.0% | TerryWhite Chemmart |
| 4 | Amcal | 0.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | Amcal |
| 5 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 0.33% | 9.9K | 0.0% | Pharmacy 4 Less |
| 6 | Discount Drug Stores | 0.22% | 6.6K | -18.5% | Discount Drug Stores |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Chemist Warehouse | 3.4M | 91.5% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Priceline Pharmacy | 201K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 73.6K | 2% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.4% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Discount Drug Stores | 8.1K | 0.22% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Chemist Warehouse | 4.1M | 91.9% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Priceline Pharmacy | 246K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 81K | 1.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.33% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.27% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Discount Drug Stores | 6.6K | 0.15% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Chemist Warehouse | 4.1M | 91.8% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Priceline Pharmacy | 246K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 81K | 1.8% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Amcal | 18.1K | 0.41% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.27% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Discount Drug Stores | 9.9K | 0.22% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 3.4M | 90.6% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 246K | 6.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 66.2K | 1.8% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.4% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 6.6K | 0.18% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 91.5% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 165K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 60.2K | 2% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.49% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 5.4K | 0.18% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 3.4M | 91.6% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 201K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 73.6K | 2% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 6.6K | 0.18% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 88.4% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 246K | 7.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 73.6K | 2.4% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Amcal | 18.1K | 0.58% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 12.1K | 0.39% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 9.9K | 0.32% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 90% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 201K | 6.6% | 2 |
| May 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 67.6K | 2.2% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Amcal | 18.1K | 0.59% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 8.1K | 0.27% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 90.4% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 201K | 6.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 60.2K | 2% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.49% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 6.6K | 0.22% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 90.5% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 201K | 6.6% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 55.3K | 1.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.49% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 5.4K | 0.18% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 91.4% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 165K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 60.2K | 2% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Amcal | 14.8K | 0.49% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 8.1K | 0.27% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Chemist Warehouse | 2.7M | 91.5% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Priceline Pharmacy | 165K | 5.5% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | TerryWhite Chemmart | 60.2K | 2% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Amcal | 12.1K | 0.4% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Pharmacy 4 Less | 9.9K | 0.33% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Discount Drug Stores | 6.6K | 0.22% | 6 |

## What is being compared

- **Amcal**: Measured on the search term “amcal”.
- **Chemist Warehouse**: Measured on the search term “chemist warehouse”.
- **Discount Drug Stores**: Measured on the search term “discount drug stores”.
- **Pharmacy 4 Less**: Measured on the search terms “pharmacy 4 less” and “pharmacy4less”, summed into one figure.
- **Priceline Pharmacy**: Measured on the search terms “priceline chemist” and “priceline pharmacy”, summed into one figure.
- **TerryWhite Chemmart**: Measured on the search terms “terry white”, “terry white chemmart” and “terrywhite chemmart”, summed into one figure.

- [Amcal](/demand/au/brands/amcal)
- [Chemist Warehouse](/demand/au/brands/chemist-warehouse)
- [Discount Drug Stores](/demand/au/brands/discount-drug-stores)
- [Pharmacy 4 Less](/demand/au/brands/pharmacy4less)
- [Priceline Pharmacy](/demand/au/brands/priceline-pharmacy)
- [TerryWhite Chemmart](/demand/au/brands/terrywhite-chemmart)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among pharmacy chains in Australia?

In September 2026, Chemist Warehouse was the most searched among pharmacy chains in Australia, with an estimated 2.7M branded searches, 91.5% of all searches for the six we track.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Pharmacy chains in Australia: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/au/categories/au-pharmacy-chains

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