How popular isUnichem in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 47.8K branded searches for Unichem in New Zealand which is up 16.6% over the last 11 months. Unichem holds 4% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand community pharmacy brands and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.
Chemist Warehouse83.7%
Bargain Chemist9.1%
Unichem4%
Life Pharmacy2.8%Woolworths Pharmacy0.45%
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Which community pharmacy brands compete with Unichem?
Share of Search by month for Chemist Warehouse, Bargain Chemist, Unichem, Life Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Chemist Warehouse | Bargain Chemist | Unichem | Life Pharmacy | Woolworths Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.2% | 7.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.6% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.1% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.3% | 7.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 86% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.49% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.9% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.2% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 85.4% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.41% |
| Jul 2026 | 85% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.7% | 9.1% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 83.7% | 1M | +1.8% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.1% | 109K | +24% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4% | 47.8K | +0.19% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.8% | 33.4K | +0.39% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.45% | 5.4K | +15.4% | 0 points |
83.7%
held 1st · 1M estimated branded searches · +1.8% vs prior month · -1.3 points
9.1%
held 2nd · 109K estimated branded searches · +24% vs prior month · +1.5 points
3.
Unichem4%
held 3rd · 47.8K estimated branded searches · +0.19% vs prior month · -0.1 points
2.8%
held 4th · 33.4K estimated branded searches · +0.39% vs prior month · -0.1 points
0.45%
held 5th · 5.4K estimated branded searches · +15.4% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Unichem and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Unichem changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Unichem in New Zealand rose from 41K to 47.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Unichem’s estimated Share of Search among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand increased from 3.3% to 4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Unichem’s estimated Share of Search among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand community pharmacy brands in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Bargain Chemist gained estimated Share of Search among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 9.1%.
In August 2026, Chemist Warehouse lost estimated Share of Search among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 85% to 83.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Unichem in New Zealand rose 16.6% over 11 measured months, from 41K to 47.8K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Woolworths Pharmacy in New Zealand fell 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 6.2K to 5.4K in August 2026.
How is Unichem measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Unichem’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.
8 branded search terms
- unichem
- unichem flu vaccination
- unichem near me
- unichem nz
- unichem online
- unichem online pharmacy
- unichem pharmacy
- unichem vaccinations
Who owns Unichem?
Unichem is owned by GREEN CROSS HEALTH LIMITED. Brandwave also tracks Life Pharmacy, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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