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Chemist Warehouse Whanganui vs Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had more branded searches than Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui had about 1,600 branded searches, while Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy had 210. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui made up 56.1% 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, Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy appeared in all three answers and Chemist Warehouse Whanganui in two. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was mentioned before Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in two out of three answers.

Among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, about 8 searches for every 1 for Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui 1.6K searchesUnichem Whanganui Pharmacy 210 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy, mentioned in every answer we collected

Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in 3 of 3Chemist Warehouse Whanganui in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, named ahead of Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in 2 of 3 answers

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui first in 2Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy first in 1

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Top Whanganui pharmacies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy appeared in all three answers. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui was listed before Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Pharmacy Over East1st
  2. Chemist Warehouse Whanganui2nd
  3. Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy2nd
  4. Pharmacy 145 on Victoria2nd
  5. Central City Pharmacy5th
  6. Bargain Plus Whanganui–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

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3 answers

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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui or Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chemist Warehouse Whanganui 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.

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Chemist Warehouse Whanganui, Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthChemist Warehouse WhanganuiBargain Plus WhanganuiPharmacy Over EastCentral City PharmacyUnichem Whanganui PharmacyPharmacy 145 on Victoria
Nov 202559.7%19.8%6.9%5.3%5.3%2.8%
Dec 202559.9%20.4%7%5.2%5.2%2.2%
Jan 202661.1%18.6%5.6%6.6%5.3%2.8%
Feb 202662.9%16.2%6%5.6%5.6%3.6%
Mar 202662.1%16.7%6.2%6.5%6.9%1.6%
Apr 202658.5%15.1%7.1%9.2%8%2.2%
May 202662.1%16%7.5%6.5%5.6%2.3%
Jun 202656.5%17%9.5%7.1%7.4%2.5%
Jul 202656.7%17%8.5%7.1%7.4%3.2%
Aug 202647.1%21%10.1%9.1%9.4%3.3%
Sep 202647.6%22%10.3%9.2%7.7%3.3%
Oct 202656.1%17.9%8.1%7.4%7.4%3.2%

How has branded search for Chemist Warehouse Whanganui and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Whanganui pharmacies in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. In October 2026, Chemist Warehouse Whanganui gained share of searches among Whanganui pharmacies in New Zealand, from 47.6% to 56.1%.

  2. 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 Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’s and Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chemist Warehouse Whanganui’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.

Chemist Warehouse Whanganui

1 branded search term

  • chemist warehouse whanganui

Unichem Whanganui Pharmacy

1 branded search term

  • unichem whanganui pharmacy

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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