How popular isLife Pharmacy?
In September 2026, people searched for Life Pharmacy by name about 29,100 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 27.6% of all New Zealand Palmerston North pharmacy searches, placing Life Pharmacy second out of four pharmacies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North pharmacies, Life Pharmacy did not appear in any of the answers.
Life Pharmacy is the second most searched of 4 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
- Cook Street PharmacyShare of searches 37.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Life PharmacyShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Pioneer PharmacyShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CookStPharmacyShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Life Pharmacy did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
- Cook Street Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Pioneer Pharmacy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Life Pharmacy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- CookStPharmacy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Palmerston North pharmacies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for prescription medicine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist palmerston north”
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.
Which Palmerston North pharmacies compete with Life Pharmacy?
Share of searches by month for Cook Street Pharmacy, Life Pharmacy, Pioneer Pharmacy, CookStPharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cook Street Pharmacy | Life Pharmacy | Pioneer Pharmacy | CookStPharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.9% | 46.3% | 1.9% | 13% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.4% | 48.9% | 2.7% | 14% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.3% | 41.8% | 2.7% | 14.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.1% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 20.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.7% | 36.4% | 2.9% | 15% |
| Mar 2026 | 50% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 13.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.5% | 29.9% | 3% | 12.6% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 26.7% | 2% | 21.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.1% | 26.5% | 15.2% | 17.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.7% | 28.1% | 19.9% | 14.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 27.7% | 20.9% | 14.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.9% | 27.6% | 20% | 14.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.9% | 550 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.6% | 400 | -2.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 290 | -6.5% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.5% | 210 | 0% | +0.3 points |
37.9%
Held 1st. 550 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
27.6%
Held 2nd. 400 estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
20%
Held 3rd. 290 estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
14.5%
Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Life Pharmacy and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Life Pharmacy
10 comparisons
- Bargain Chemist vs Life Pharmacy
- Chemist Warehouse vs Life Pharmacy
- Life Pharmacy vs Unichem
- Life Pharmacy vs Woolworths Pharmacy
- Greenmeadows Pharmacy vs Life Pharmacy
- Life Pharmacy vs Urgent Pharmacy
- Cook Street Pharmacy vs Life Pharmacy
- Ahuriri Pharmacy vs Life Pharmacy
- Life Pharmacy vs Pioneer Pharmacy
- CookStPharmacy vs Life Pharmacy
How has branded search demand for Life Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Life Pharmacy in New Zealand held steady, from 29.3K to 29.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Life Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand decreased from 46.3% to 27.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Life Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 48.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 26.5% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Life Pharmacy fell from 1st to 2nd among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North pharmacies in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Cook Street Pharmacy gained share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 37.2% to 37.9%.
In September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy lost share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 20.9% to 20%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Life Pharmacy in New Zealand fell 46.7% over 12 measured months, from 750 to 400 in September 2026.
How are Life Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Life 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.
- Life Pharmacy
- life pharmacy beauty
- life pharmacy dunedin
- life pharmacy fragrance
- life pharmacy makeup
- life pharmacy napier
- life pharmacy perfume
- life pharmacy supplements
- life pharmacy vaccinations
- life pharmacy vitamins
- lifepharmacy
Who owns Life Pharmacy?
Life Pharmacy is owned by GREEN CROSS HEALTH LIMITED. Brandwave also tracks 
Unichem, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does Life Pharmacy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| community pharmacy brands | 4th of 5 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Napier pharmacies | 2nd of 5 | 4.1% | Show ranking |
| Dunedin pharmacies | 3rd of 6 | 7.3% | Show ranking |
| Palmerston North pharmacies | 2nd of 4 | 27.6% | Shown above |
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