Central City Pharmacy vs Pharmacy 145 on Victoria:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Central City Pharmacy had more branded searches than Pharmacy 145 on Victoria among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Central City Pharmacy had about 210 branded searches, while Pharmacy 145 on Victoria had 90. Central City Pharmacy made up 7.4% of all Whanganui pharmacy searches we track, and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui pharmacies, Pharmacy 145 on Victoria appeared in two of the three answers and Central City Pharmacy in one. Pharmacy 145 on Victoria was mentioned before Central City Pharmacy in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Central City Pharmacy, about 2 searches for every 1 for Pharmacy 145 on Victoria
Who does AI mention more?
Pharmacy 145 on Victoria, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Central City Pharmacy in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Pharmacy 145 on Victoria, 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, Pharmacy 145 on Victoria 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. Pharmacy 145 on Victoria 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 Pharmacy 145 on Victoria more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Central City Pharmacy and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria 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 Central City Pharmacy, Pharmacy 145 on Victoria. 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 Pharmacy 145 on Victoria changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Central City Pharmacy was ahead of Pharmacy 145 on Victoria 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, Pharmacy 145 on Victoria’s share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?
1 change

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 Pharmacy 145 on Victoria’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Central City Pharmacy’s and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria’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
Pharmacy 145 on Victoria
1 branded search term
- pharmacy 145 on victoria
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