How popular isUnichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua?
In September 2026, people searched for Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua by name about 890 times in New Zealand, a 7.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 13.9% of all New Zealand Rotorua pharmacy searches, placing Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua third out of five pharmacies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua pharmacies, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua appeared in two of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Bargain ChemistShare of searches 52%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Lakes Care PharmacyShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Unichem Central Pharmacy RotoruaShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Western Heights PharmacyShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Unichem Fairy Springs PharmacyShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Rotorua pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua 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.
- Lakes Care Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Western Heights Pharmacy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Bargain Chemist0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Rotorua, New Zealand for prescription medicines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua pharmacies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy rotorua”
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 Rotorua pharmacies compete with Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua?
Share of searches by month for Bargain Chemist, Lakes Care Pharmacy, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua, Western Heights Pharmacy, Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bargain Chemist | Lakes Care Pharmacy | Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua | Western Heights Pharmacy | Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 7.9% | 33.5% | 24.5% | 22.7% | 11.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 8.5% | 36.4% | 23.1% | 21.1% | 10.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 6.3% | 41.2% | 21.6% | 18.8% | 12.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 6.9% | 43.8% | 22% | 16.4% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 6.9% | 42.7% | 21.2% | 19% | 10.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.3% | 36.6% | 18.7% | 17.1% | 11.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 12.7% | 34% | 23.9% | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 23.1% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 8.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 15.6% | 18.7% | 15.9% | 8.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.9% | 11.5% | 13% | 9.5% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 12.1% | 14% | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 52% | 14.9% | 13.9% | 12.5% | 6.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52% | 2.6K | -26.5% | -3.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 14.9% | 750 | -2.6% | +2.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 13.9% | 700 | -21.3% | 0 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 630 | -16% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.6% | 330 | -17.5% | +0.3 points |
52%
Held 1st. 2.6K estimated branded searches, -26.5% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
14.9%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 750 estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 700 estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.5%
Held 4th. 630 estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Held 5th. 330 estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua and its closest rivals
- Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua vs Bargain Chemist: compare popularity
- Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua vs Lakes Care Pharmacy: compare popularity
- Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua vs Western Heights Pharmacy: compare popularity
- Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua vs Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy: compare popularity
- Compare Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua with any brand
Every comparison with Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua in New Zealand rose from 830 to 890.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’s share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand decreased from 24.5% to 13.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’s share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand peaked at 24.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua fell from 2nd to 3rd among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua pharmacies in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Lakes Care Pharmacy overtook Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua to rank 2nd among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand, with 14.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Western Heights Pharmacy gained share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 12.5%.
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist lost share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand, from 55.8% to 52%.
How are Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’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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