Pharmacy Over East vs Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Pharmacy Over East had more branded searches than Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Pharmacy Over East had about 230 branded searches, while Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy had 210. Pharmacy Over East made up 8.1% of all Whanganui pharmacy searches we track, and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Whanganui pharmacies, both Pharmacy Over East and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy appeared in all three answers. Pharmacy Over East was mentioned before Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Pharmacy Over East, about 10% more searches than Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Pharmacy Over East, named ahead of Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Pharmacy Over East and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy showed up in all three answers. Pharmacy Over East was listed before Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in two of them.
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 Pharmacy Over East or Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pharmacy Over East and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy Over East, Unichem Whanganui 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 Pharmacy Over East and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy took it in March 2026, Pharmacy Over East took it in May 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Unichem Whanganui 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.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Pharmacy Over East lost share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in October 2026.
How are Pharmacy Over East’s and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pharmacy Over East’s and Unichem Whanganui 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.
Pharmacy Over East
2 branded search terms
- pharmacy over east
- pharmacy over east whanganui
Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy
1 branded search term
- unichem whanganui pharmacy
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