Lakes Care Pharmacy vs Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua:Which is more popular?

Name: Lakes Care Pharmacy vs Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
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In September 2026, Lakes Care Pharmacy had more branded searches than Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand. Lakes Care Pharmacy had about 750 branded searches, while Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua had 700. Lakes Care Pharmacy made up 14.9% of all Rotorua pharmacy searches we track, and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua accounted for 13.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua pharmacies, Lakes Care Pharmacy appeared in three of the four answers and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua in two. Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua was mentioned before Lakes Care Pharmacy in two out of three answers.

Among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Rotorua pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Lakes Care Pharmacy was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua was listed before Lakes Care Pharmacy in two out of three 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
Lakes Care Pharmacy	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	3 of 4
Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Western Heights Pharmacy	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	2 of 4
Bargain Chemist	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4
Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 1 Google AI Overviews	0 of 4

Lakes Care Pharmacy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Western Heights Pharmacy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bargain Chemist0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy0 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 Rotorua, New Zealand?”
1. 1Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua
2. 2Lakes Care Pharmacy
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacies in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
1. 1Lakes Care Pharmacy
2. 2Western Heights Pharmacy
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy in Rotorua, New Zealand for prescription medicines?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua pharmacies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy rotorua”

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 Lakes Care Pharmacy or Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Lakes Care Pharmacy and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Rotorua pharmacies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Lakes Care Pharmacy and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand, by month

Month	Bargain Chemist	Lakes Care Pharmacy	Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua	Western Heights Pharmacy	Unichem Fairy Springs Pharmacy
Oct 2025	7.9%	33.5%	24.5%	22.7%	11.5%
Nov 2025	8.5%	36.4%	23.1%	21.1%	10.9%
Dec 2025	6.3%	41.2%	21.6%	18.8%	12.1%
Jan 2026	6.9%	43.8%	22%	16.4%	10.9%
Feb 2026	6.9%	42.7%	21.2%	19%	10.3%
Mar 2026	16.3%	36.6%	18.7%	17.1%	11.3%
Apr 2026	12.7%	34%	23.9%	20.3%	9.2%
May 2026	30.2%	23.1%	19.1%	19.1%	8.3%
Jun 2026	41.3%	15.6%	18.7%	15.9%	8.5%
Jul 2026	60.9%	11.5%	13%	9.5%	5%
Aug 2026	55.8%	12.1%	14%	11.8%	6.3%
Sep 2026	52%	14.9%	13.9%	12.5%	6.6%

How has the Lakes Care Pharmacy and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua took it in June 2026, Lakes Care Pharmacy took it in September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lakes Care Pharmacy’s share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 33.5% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 750.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’s share of searches among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand moved from 24.5% to 13.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 680 to 700.

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

1 change

In September 2026, Lakes Care Pharmacy overtook Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua to rank 2nd among Rotorua pharmacies in New Zealand, with 14.9% of the searches.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lakes Care Pharmacy’s and Unichem Central Pharmacy Rotorua’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.