How popular isPharmacy Now?
In October 2026, people searched for Pharmacy Now by name about 170 times in New Zealand, a 46.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all New Zealand digital prescription pharmacy searches, placing Pharmacy Now fourth out of five pharmacies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digital prescription pharmacies, Pharmacy Now appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Pharmacy Now is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Pharmacy DirectShare of searches 46.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PillDropShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ZOOM PharmacyShare of searches 21.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Pharmacy NowShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MedPackShare of searches 0.13%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top digital prescription pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pharmacy Now was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Pharmacy Now is the second 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.
ZOOM Pharmacy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pharmacy Now4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pharmacy Direct2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PillDrop2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MedPack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital prescription pharmacy should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital prescription pharmacy in New Zealand for repeat medicines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online pharmacy nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online prescription pharmacy”
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 Pharmacy Now compared with other New Zealand digital prescription pharmacies?
Share of searches by month for Pharmacy Direct, PillDrop, ZOOM Pharmacy, Pharmacy Now. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pharmacy Direct | PillDrop | ZOOM Pharmacy | Pharmacy Now | MedPack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 52.5% | 24.1% | 19.3% | 3.8% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.9% | 26.7% | 16% | 3.2% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.5% | 30.4% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 32.3% | 20.3% | 2.6% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.1% | 29% | 18.3% | 3.6% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.5% | 29.7% | 20.9% | 2.7% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 28.6% | 21.4% | 2.8% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.5% | 28.4% | 18.6% | 2.4% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.8% | 27.1% | 19.2% | 2% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.4% | 29.2% | 18.3% | 2.9% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.7% | 27% | 19.2% | 2% | 0.12% |
| Oct 2026 | 46.7% | 29.8% | 21.1% | 2.2% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.7% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.8% | 2.3K | 0% | +2.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 21.1% | 1.6K | 0% | +2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.2% | 170 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.13% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
46.7%
Held 1st. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5 points.
2.
PillDrop29.8%
Held 2nd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
21.1%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
2.2%
Held 4th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
MedPack0.13%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Pharmacy Now changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pharmacy Now in New Zealand fell from 320 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pharmacy Now’s share of searches among digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand decreased from 3.8% to 2.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pharmacy Now’s share of searches among digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 3.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 2% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand digital prescription pharmacies in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, PillDrop gained share of searches among digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand, from 27% to 29.8%.

In October 2026, ZOOM Pharmacy gained share of searches among digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand, from 19.2% to 21.1%.

In October 2026, Pharmacy Direct lost share of searches among digital prescription pharmacies in New Zealand, from 51.7% to 46.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MedPack in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pharmacy Now in New Zealand fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in October 2026.
How are Pharmacy Now’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pharmacy Now’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.
- pharmacy now
- pharmacynow
Who owns Pharmacy Now?
Pharmacy Now is owned by LD Group. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by LD Group.
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