Cook Street Pharmacy vs Pioneer Pharmacy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cook Street Pharmacy had more branded searches than Pioneer Pharmacy among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand. Cook Street Pharmacy had about 550 branded searches, while Pioneer Pharmacy had 290. Cook Street Pharmacy made up 37.9% of all Palmerston North pharmacy searches we track, and Pioneer Pharmacy accounted for 20%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North pharmacies, Cook Street Pharmacy appeared in three of the four answers and Pioneer Pharmacy in two. Cook Street Pharmacy was mentioned before Pioneer Pharmacy in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cook Street Pharmacy, about 90% more searches than Pioneer Pharmacy
Who does AI mention more?
Cook Street Pharmacy, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Pioneer Pharmacy in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Cook Street Pharmacy, named ahead of Pioneer Pharmacy in every answer
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Top Palmerston North pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Cook Street Pharmacy was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the 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. Cook Street Pharmacy was listed before Pioneer Pharmacy in every answer.
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.
- 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
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy should I shop at in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Palmerston North, New Zealand for prescription medicine?”
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 Cook Street Pharmacy or Pioneer Pharmacy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cook Street Pharmacy 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.
Share of searches by month for Cook Street Pharmacy, Pioneer Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| 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 Cook Street Pharmacy and Pioneer Pharmacy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cook Street Pharmacy was ahead of Pioneer Pharmacy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cook Street Pharmacy’s share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 38.9% to 37.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 630 to 550.
- 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?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cook Street Pharmacy gained share of searches among Palmerston North pharmacies in New Zealand, from 37.2% to 37.9%.
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?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cook Street Pharmacy’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.
Cook Street Pharmacy
2 branded search terms
- cook street pharmacy
- cook street pharmacy palmerston north
Pioneer Pharmacy
2 branded search terms
- pioneer pharmacy
- pioneer pharmacy palmerston north
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