How popular isCentral City Pharmacy?
In October 2026, people searched for Central City Pharmacy by name about 280 times in New Zealand, a 33.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.4% of all New Zealand Whanganui pharmacy searches, placing Central City Pharmacy fourth out of six pharmacies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui pharmacies, Central City Pharmacy appeared in one of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
Central City Pharmacy is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Chemist Warehouse WhanganuiShare of searches 56.1%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Bargain Plus WhanganuiShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Pharmacy Over EastShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Central City PharmacyShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Unichem Whanganui PharmacyShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Central City Pharmacy was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Central City Pharmacy is the fifth most recommended of the six.
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.
- Pharmacy Over East3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Chemist Warehouse Whanganui2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Pharmacy 145 on Victoria2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Central City Pharmacy1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bargain Plus Whanganui0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Whanganui, New Zealand for prescription medicines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacies whanganui”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pharmacy whanganui”
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 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Central City Pharmacy compared with other New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies?
Share of searches by month for Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, Bargain Plus Whanganui, Pharmacy Over East, Central City Pharmacy, Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy, Pharmacy 145 on Victoria. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chemist Warehouse Whanganui | Bargain Plus Whanganui | Pharmacy Over East | Central City Pharmacy | Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy | Pharmacy 145 on Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 19.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 20.4% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.1% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 16.2% | 6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.5% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 62.1% | 16% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.5% | 17% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.7% | 17% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 21% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.6% | 22% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 3.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 56.1% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.1% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +8.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 510 | -15% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.1% | 230 | -17.9% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 210 | -16% | -1.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.4% | 210 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.2% | 90 | 0% | -0.1 points |
56.1%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +8.5 points.
17.9%
Held 2nd. 510 estimated branded searches, -15% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
8.1%
Held 3rd. 230 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
7.4%
Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
Held 5th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.2%
Held 6th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Central City Pharmacy and its closest rivals
- Central City Pharmacy vs Chemist Warehouse Whanganui: compare popularity
- Central City Pharmacy vs Bargain Plus Whanganui: compare popularity
- Central City Pharmacy vs Pharmacy Over East: compare popularity
- Central City Pharmacy vs Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy: compare popularity
- Central City Pharmacy vs Pharmacy 145 on Victoria: compare popularity
- Compare Central City Pharmacy with any brand
Every comparison with Central City Pharmacy
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Central City Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Central City Pharmacy in New Zealand rose from 210 to 280.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Central City Pharmacy’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand increased from 5.3% to 7.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Central City Pharmacy’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 9.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?
5 changes
In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui gained share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 47.6% to 56.1%.
In October 2026, Bargain Plus Whanganui lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 22% to 17.9%.
In October 2026, Pharmacy Over East lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.1%.
In October 2026, Central City Pharmacy lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 7.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in October 2026.
How are Central City Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central City 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.
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