CookStPharmacy vs Pioneer Pharmacy:Which is more popular?

Name: CookStPharmacy vs Pioneer Pharmacy: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy had more branded searches than CookStPharmacy among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand. Pioneer Pharmacy had about 290 branded searches, while CookStPharmacy had 210. Pioneer Pharmacy made up 20% of all Palmerston North pharmacy searches we track, and CookStPharmacy accounted for 14.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North pharmacies, Pioneer Pharmacy appeared in two of the four answers and CookStPharmacy in none.

Among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Pioneer Pharmacy, about 38% more searches than CookStPharmacy

Pioneer Pharmacy 290 searchesCookStPharmacy 210 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Pioneer Pharmacy, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, CookStPharmacy in 0

Pioneer Pharmacy in 2 of 4CookStPharmacy in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Pioneer Pharmacy, the only one of the two named

Pioneer Pharmacy first in 2CookStPharmacy never named

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Top Palmerston North pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Pioneer Pharmacy was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. CookStPharmacy did not appear in any of the four 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Cook Street Pharmacy	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Pioneer Pharmacy	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Life Pharmacy	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4
CookStPharmacy	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

Cook Street Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pioneer Pharmacy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Life Pharmacy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CookStPharmacy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about Palmerston North pharmacies

4 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy
2. 2Pioneer Pharmacy
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy
2. 2Pioneer Pharmacy
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for prescription medicine?”
1. 1Cook Street Pharmacy
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist palmerston north”

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 CookStPharmacy or Pioneer Pharmacy more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for CookStPharmacy and Pioneer Pharmacy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four Palmerston North pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

CookStPharmacy and Pioneer Pharmacy among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, by month

Month	Cook Street Pharmacy	Life Pharmacy	Pioneer Pharmacy	CookStPharmacy
Oct 2025	38.9%	46.3%	1.9%	13%
Nov 2025	34.4%	48.9%	2.7%	14%
Dec 2025	41.3%	41.8%	2.7%	14.1%
Jan 2026	43.1%	33.3%	2.6%	20.9%
Feb 2026	45.7%	36.4%	2.9%	15%
Mar 2026	50%	33.1%	3.2%	13.6%
Apr 2026	54.5%	29.9%	3%	12.6%
May 2026	50%	26.7%	2%	21.3%
Jun 2026	41.1%	26.5%	15.2%	17.2%
Jul 2026	37.7%	28.1%	19.9%	14.4%
Aug 2026	37.2%	27.7%	20.9%	14.2%
Sep 2026	37.9%	27.6%	20%	14.5%

How has the CookStPharmacy and Pioneer Pharmacy comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Pioneer Pharmacy took it in July 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CookStPharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 13% to 14.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 210.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 20%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 290.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North pharmacies in September 2026?

1 change

In September 2026, Pioneer Pharmacy lost share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 20.9% to 20%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CookStPharmacy’s and Pioneer Pharmacy’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.