Chemist Warehouse Whanganui vs Pharmacy 145 on Victoria:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had more branded searches than Pharmacy 145 on Victoria among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had about 1,600 branded searches, while Pharmacy 145 on Victoria had 90. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui made up 56.1% 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, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria each appeared in two of the three answers. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, about 18 searches for every 1 for Pharmacy 145 on Victoria
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui or Pharmacy 145 on Victoria more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chemist Warehouse Whanganui 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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, 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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Chemist Warehouse Whanganui 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, 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.
- 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, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui gained share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 47.6% to 56.1%.
How are Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’s and Pharmacy 145 on Victoria’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’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.
Chemist Warehouse Whanganui
1 branded search term
- chemist warehouse whanganui
Pharmacy 145 on Victoria
1 branded search term
- pharmacy 145 on victoria
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