Bargain Plus Whanganui vs Pharmacy Over East:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Bargain Plus Whanganui had more branded searches than Pharmacy Over East among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Bargain Plus Whanganui had about 510 branded searches, while Pharmacy Over East had 230. Bargain Plus Whanganui made up 17.9% of all Whanganui pharmacy searches we track, and Pharmacy Over East accounted for 8.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui pharmacies, Pharmacy Over East appeared in all three answers and Bargain Plus Whanganui in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bargain Plus Whanganui, about 2 searches for every 1 for Pharmacy Over East
Who does AI mention more?
Pharmacy Over East, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Pharmacy Over East, the only one of the two named
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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Pharmacy Over East appeared in all three answers. Bargain Plus Whanganui did not appear in any of the three 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.
- Pharmacy Over East3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Pharmacy 145 on Victoria2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Central City Pharmacy1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bargain Plus Whanganui0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Whanganui pharmacies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Whanganui, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Whanganui, New Zealand for prescription medicines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacies whanganui”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pharmacy whanganui”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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.
Is Bargain Plus Whanganui or Pharmacy Over East more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bargain Plus Whanganui and Pharmacy Over East by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Whanganui pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bargain Plus Whanganui, Pharmacy Over East. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chemist Warehouse Whanganui | Bargain Plus Whanganui | Pharmacy Over East | Central City Pharmacy | Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy | Pharmacy 145 on Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 19.8% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 20.4% | 7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.1% | 18.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 16.2% | 6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.1% | 16.7% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 6.9% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.5% | 15.1% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 8% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 62.1% | 16% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.5% | 17% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.7% | 17% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 7.4% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.1% | 21% | 10.1% | 9.1% | 9.4% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.6% | 22% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 3.3% |
| Oct 2026 | 56.1% | 17.9% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.2% |
How has branded search for Bargain Plus Whanganui and Pharmacy Over East changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bargain Plus Whanganui was ahead of Pharmacy Over East in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bargain Plus Whanganui’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 19.8% to 17.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 630 to 510.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pharmacy Over East’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 6.9% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 220 to 230.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Bargain Plus Whanganui lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 22% to 17.9%.
In October 2026, Pharmacy Over East lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.1%.
How are Bargain Plus Whanganui’s and Pharmacy Over East’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bargain Plus Whanganui’s and Pharmacy Over East’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bargain Plus Whanganui
4 branded search terms
- bargain chemist wanganui
- bargain chemist whanganui
- bargain plus
- bargain plus whanganui
Pharmacy Over East
2 branded search terms
- pharmacy over east
- pharmacy over east whanganui
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