How popular isBargain Chemist?
In September 2026, people searched for Bargain Chemist by name about 79,300 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.7% of all New Zealand community pharmacy brand searches, placing Bargain Chemist second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about community pharmacy brands, Bargain Chemist appeared in one of the three answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Bargain Chemist is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
Chemist WarehouseShare of searches 83.4%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Bargain ChemistShare of searches 8.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
UnichemShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Life PharmacyShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Woolworths PharmacyShare of searches 0.62%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top community pharmacy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Bargain Chemist was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Bargain Chemist is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Unichem3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Life Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Chemist Warehouse2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bargain Chemist1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Woolworths Pharmacy0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which community pharmacy should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best community pharmacies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best community pharmacy in New Zealand for prescriptions and health products?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prescription pharmacy”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which community pharmacy brands compete with Bargain Chemist?
Share of searches by month for Chemist Warehouse, Bargain Chemist, Unichem, Life Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chemist Warehouse | Bargain Chemist | Unichem | Life Pharmacy | Woolworths Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.5% | 7.9% | 4% | 3% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.2% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.8% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.6% | 8.9% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.6% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 0.66% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.8% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 81.9% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 82.2% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 0.55% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.9% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 8.9% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.6% | 10.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.4% | 8.7% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.62% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 83.4% | 713K | +3.8% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.7% | 74.5K | -18.1% | -1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4% | 34.4K | -18.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.2% | 27.6K | -0.11% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.62% | 5.3K | -0.38% | 0 points |
83.4%
Held 1st. 713K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
8.7%
Held 2nd. 74.5K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
3.
Unichem4%
Held 3rd. 34.4K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.2%
Held 4th. 27.6K estimated branded searches, -0.11% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.62%
Held 5th. 5.3K estimated branded searches, -0.38% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Bargain Chemist and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bargain Chemist
9 comparisons
- Bargain Chemist vs Chemist Warehouse
- Bargain Chemist vs Unichem
- Bargain Chemist vs Life Pharmacy
- Bargain Chemist vs Woolworths Pharmacy
- Bargain Chemist vs Lakes Care Pharmacy
- Bargain Chemist vs Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua
- Bargain Chemist vs Western Heights Pharmacy
- Bargain Chemist vs Urgent Pharmacy
- Bargain Chemist vs Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy
How has branded search demand for Bargain Chemist changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bargain Chemist in New Zealand held steady, from 78.1K to 79.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bargain Chemist’s share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand increased from 7.9% to 8.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bargain Chemist’s share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6.6% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand community pharmacy brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Chemist Warehouse gained share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 80.6% to 83.4%.
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist lost share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 8.7%.
In September 2026, Unichem lost share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Woolworths Pharmacy in New Zealand fell 14.1% over 12 measured months, from 6.2K to 5.3K in September 2026.
How are Bargain Chemist’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bargain Chemist’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- Bargain Chemist
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- bargain chemist prescriptions
- bargain chemist rotorua
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Where does Bargain Chemist compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| community pharmacy brands | 2nd of 5 | 8.7% | Shown above |
| Dunedin pharmacies | 1st of 6 | 49.5% | Show ranking |
| Rotorua pharmacies | 1st of 5 | 52% | Show ranking |
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