Bargain Chemist vs Unichem:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist had more branded searches than Unichem among Dunedin pharmacies in New Zealand. Bargain Chemist had about 6,850 branded searches, while Unichem had 50. Bargain Chemist made up 49.5% of all Dunedin pharmacy searches we track, and Unichem accounted for 0.36%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin pharmacies, Unichem appeared in three of the four answers and Bargain Chemist in one. Unichem was mentioned before Bargain Chemist in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bargain Chemist, about 137 searches for every 1 for Unichem
Who does AI mention more?
Unichem, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Bargain Chemist in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Unichem, named ahead of Bargain Chemist in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Dunedin pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Unichem was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Bargain Chemist was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Unichem was listed before Bargain Chemist in two out of three 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.
- Urgent Pharmacy4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Chemist Warehouse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Life Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Unichem3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Anderson's Exchange Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Bargain Chemist1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Dunedin pharmacies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Dunedin, New Zealand for prescription medicine?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy dunedin”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chemist dunedin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bargain Chemist or Unichem more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bargain Chemist and Unichem by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Dunedin pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bargain Chemist, Unichem. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bargain Chemist | Chemist Warehouse | Life Pharmacy | Urgent Pharmacy | Unichem | Anderson's Exchange Pharmacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.1% | 33% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 0.37% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 41.5% | 8.5% | 3% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.8% | 39.4% | 9% | 3.5% | 0.22% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 42.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 42% | 7.7% | 3% | 0.23% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.8% | 37.7% | 10.4% | 3.4% | 0.49% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.9% | 37.7% | 9.7% | 4.1% | 0.35% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 46.2% | 41.5% | 8.7% | 3% | 0.31% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 46% | 41.2% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.1% | 38.7% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 0.36% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 35.2% | 9.1% | 3.9% | 0.33% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.5% | 39% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 0.36% | 0.29% |
How has the Bargain Chemist and Unichem comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bargain Chemist was ahead of Unichem 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 Dunedin pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 55.1% to 49.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.3K to 6.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unichem’s share of searches among Dunedin pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 0.37% to 0.36%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin pharmacies in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Bargain Chemist lost share of searches among Dunedin pharmacies in New Zealand, from 51.2% to 49.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bargain Chemist’s and Unichem’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
8 branded search terms
- Bargain Chemist
- bargain chemist delivery
- bargain chemist dunedin
- bargain chemist perfume
- bargain chemist pharmacy
- bargain chemist prescriptions
- bargain chemist vaccinations
- bargainchemist
Unichem
1 branded search term
- unichem knox
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