How popular isBuchanans Pharmacy in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.1K branded searches for Buchanans Pharmacy in New Zealand which is up 39.2% over the last 11 months. Buchanans Pharmacy holds 22.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand whangarei pharmacies and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity.
Kensington Pharmacy65.7%
Buchanans Pharmacy22.3%
Unichem Whangarei Pharmacy12%
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Which whangarei pharmacies compete with Buchanans Pharmacy?
Share of Search by month for Kensington Pharmacy, Buchanans Pharmacy, Unichem Whangarei Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kensington Pharmacy | Buchanans Pharmacy | Unichem Whangarei Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.4% | 18.5% | 9.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.5% | 20% | 7.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.1% | 21.2% | 10.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.5% | 18.4% | 15.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.8% | 21.3% | 10% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.8% | 22.5% | 11.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.2% | 21.4% | 8.4% |
| May 2026 | 70.6% | 19% | 10.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.1% | 19.2% | 10.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.3% | 19.5% | 10.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.7% | 22.3% | 12% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 65.7% | 3.2K | -2.1% | -4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.3% | 1.1K | +19.6% | +2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12% | 590 | +22.9% | +1.8 points |
65.7%
held 1st · 3.2K estimated branded searches · -2.1% vs prior month · -4.6 points
22.3%
held 2nd · 1.1K estimated branded searches · +19.6% vs prior month · +2.8 points
held 3rd · 590 estimated branded searches · +22.9% vs prior month · +1.8 points
Compare search popularity between Buchanans Pharmacy and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Buchanans Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Buchanans Pharmacy in New Zealand rose from 790 to 1.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buchanans Pharmacy’s estimated Share of Search among whangarei pharmacies in New Zealand increased from 18.5% to 22.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Buchanans Pharmacy’s estimated Share of Search among whangarei pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 22.5% in March 2026 and was lowest at 18.4% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand whangarei pharmacies in August 2026?
3 changes

In August 2026, Buchanans Pharmacy gained estimated Share of Search among whangarei pharmacies in New Zealand, from 19.5% to 22.3%.

In August 2026, Unichem Whangarei Pharmacy gained estimated Share of Search among whangarei pharmacies in New Zealand, from 10.2% to 12%.

In August 2026, Kensington Pharmacy lost estimated Share of Search among whangarei pharmacies in New Zealand, from 70.3% to 65.7%.
How is Buchanans Pharmacy measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buchanans Pharmacy’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.
5 branded search terms
- buchanan pharmacy
- buchanan's pharmacy whangarei
- buchanans pharmacy
- buchanans pharmacy whangarei
- unichem buchanans pharmacy
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