Bargain Chemist vs Chemist Warehouse:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist had more branded searches than Chemist Warehouse among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand. Bargain Chemist had about 74,500 branded searches, while Chemist Warehouse had 4,990. Bargain Chemist made up 50.8% of all community pharmacy brand searches we track, and Chemist Warehouse accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about community pharmacy brands, Chemist Warehouse appeared in two of the three answers and Bargain Chemist in one. Chemist Warehouse was mentioned before Bargain Chemist in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bargain Chemist, about 15 searches for every 1 for Chemist Warehouse
Who does AI mention more?
Chemist Warehouse, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Bargain Chemist in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Chemist Warehouse, named ahead of Bargain Chemist in 2 of 2 answers
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Top community pharmacy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Chemist Warehouse was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Bargain Chemist was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Chemist Warehouse was listed before Bargain Chemist in every answer 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.
Unichem3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Life Pharmacy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Chemist Warehouse2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Bargain Chemist1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Woolworths Pharmacy0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which community pharmacy should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best community pharmacies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best community pharmacy in New Zealand for prescriptions and health products?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“prescription pharmacy”
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 19, 2026.
Is Bargain Chemist or Chemist Warehouse more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bargain Chemist and Chemist Warehouse by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five community pharmacy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bargain Chemist, Chemist Warehouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bargain Chemist | Unichem | Life Pharmacy | Woolworths Pharmacy | Chemist Warehouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.5% | 24.7% | 18.5% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 25.2% | 21.3% | 3.4% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.8% | 27.1% | 20.5% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.8% | 24.8% | 18.4% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.9% | 27.3% | 20.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 47% | 28.9% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.9% | 29.1% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 27.6% | 18% | 3% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.7% | 27.1% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.4% | 27.4% | 18% | 3% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.2% | 24.6% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.8% | 23.4% | 18.8% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
How has the Bargain Chemist and Chemist Warehouse comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bargain Chemist was ahead of Chemist Warehouse in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bargain Chemist’s share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand moved from 49.5% to 50.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74.4K to 74.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chemist Warehouse’s share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand moved from 3.2% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.9K to 5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand community pharmacy brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist lost share of searches among community pharmacy brands in New Zealand, from 53.2% to 50.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bargain Chemist’s and Chemist Warehouse’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.
Bargain Chemist
6 branded search terms
- Bargain Chemist
- bargain chemist delivery
- bargain chemist perfume
- bargain chemist pharmacy
- bargain chemist prescriptions
- bargain chemist vaccinations
Chemist Warehouse
2 branded search terms
- chemist warehouse botany
- chemist warehouse pharmacy
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