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How popular isPioneer Pharmacy?

In September 2026, people searched for Pioneer Pharmacy by name about 370 times in New Zealand, a 640% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 20% of all New Zealand Palmerston North pharmacy searches, placing Pioneer Pharmacy third out of four pharmacies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North pharmacies, Pioneer Pharmacy appeared in two of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Pioneer Pharmacy is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Cook Street PharmacyShare of searches 37.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Life PharmacyShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Pioneer PharmacyShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. 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, Pioneer Pharmacy was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Pioneer Pharmacy is the second most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Cook Street Pharmacy1st
  2. Pioneer Pharmacy2nd
  3. Life Pharmacy–
  4. CookStPharmacy–

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?”

    1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy
    2. 2Pioneer Pharmacy

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pharmacies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”

    1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy
    2. 2Pioneer Pharmacy

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pharmacy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for prescription medicine?”

    1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy

  • 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 Pioneer Pharmacy?

    Pioneer Pharmacy against Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, by month

    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
    MonthCook Street PharmacyLife PharmacyPioneer PharmacyCookStPharmacy
    Oct 202538.9%46.3%1.9%13%
    Nov 202534.4%48.9%2.7%14%
    Dec 202541.3%41.8%2.7%14.1%
    Jan 202643.1%33.3%2.6%20.9%
    Feb 202645.7%36.4%2.9%15%
    Mar 202650%33.1%3.2%13.6%
    Apr 202654.5%29.9%3%12.6%
    May 202650%26.7%2%21.3%
    Jun 202641.1%26.5%15.2%17.2%
    Jul 202637.7%28.1%19.9%14.4%
    Aug 202637.2%27.7%20.9%14.2%
    Sep 202637.9%27.6%20%14.5%

    1. 1.Cook Street Pharmacy

      37.9%

      Held 1st. 550 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

    2. 2.Life Pharmacy

      27.6%

      Held 2nd. 400 estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

    3. 3.Pioneer Pharmacy

      20%

      Held 3rd. 290 estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

    4. 4.CookStPharmacy

      14.5%

      Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

    Compare popularity between Pioneer Pharmacy and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Pioneer Pharmacy

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    How has branded search demand for Pioneer Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    4 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pioneer Pharmacy in New Zealand rose from 50 to 370.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand increased from 1.9% to 20%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 20.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.9% in October 2025.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy rose from 4th to 3rd among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North pharmacies in September 2026?

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, Cook Street Pharmacy gained share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 37.2% to 37.9%.

    2. In September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy lost share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 20.9% to 20%.

    3. 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 Pioneer Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pioneer 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.

    • pioneer pharmacy
    • pioneer pharmacy palmerston north

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