Central City Pharmacy vs Chemist Warehouse Whanganui:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had more branded searches than Central City Pharmacy among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had about 1,600 branded searches, while Central City Pharmacy had 210. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui made up 56.1% of all Whanganui pharmacy searches we track, and Central City Pharmacy accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui pharmacies, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui appeared in two of the three answers and Central City Pharmacy in one. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was mentioned before Central City Pharmacy in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, about 8 searches for every 1 for Central City Pharmacy
Who does AI mention more?
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Central City Pharmacy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, named ahead of Central City Pharmacy in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Central City Pharmacy was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was listed before Central City Pharmacy in two out of 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
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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 Central City Pharmacy or Chemist Warehouse Whanganui more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Central City Pharmacy and Chemist Warehouse Whanganui 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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, Central City Pharmacy. 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 Central City Pharmacy and Chemist Warehouse Whanganui changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was ahead of Central City Pharmacy in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Central City Pharmacy’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 5.3% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 59.7% to 56.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui gained share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 47.6% to 56.1%.

In October 2026, Central City Pharmacy lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 7.4%.
How are Central City Pharmacy’s and Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central City Pharmacy’s and Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’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.
Central City Pharmacy
2 branded search terms
- central city pharmacy
- central city pharmacy whanganui
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui
1 branded search term
- chemist warehouse whanganui
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