Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy

About Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy

Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy sits on Cleveland Street in Mount Cook, serving the Brooklyn and inner-south Wellington community as part of the nationwide Unichem pharmacy network. It combines the everyday essentials people expect from a neighbourhood chemist — prescription support, over-the-counter medicines, first aid and personal care — with a much broader retail and health offering that spans skincare, fragrance, makeup, hair care, vitamins and mother-and-baby products.

Like every Unichem, the pharmacy is built around accessible, professional health care. Customers can book seasonal flu vaccinations, arrange nurse consultations, and make use of health checks and extended pharmacy services that go beyond traditional dispensing. The Care & Advice Health Hub extends that support online, with guidance across coughs and colds, sleep and stress, men's and women's health, and travel.

The shelves reach well beyond the medicine cabinet. Facial skincare, sun protection, perfumes and home fragrance sit alongside shampoo and conditioner, hair colour, oral care and foot care, while a weight management section covers meal replacements such as Optifast VLCD — with free delivery offered on Optifast orders — plus protein bars and powders.

Whether you are picking up a prescription, stocking the family's first aid kit, sorting baby essentials or booking a vaccination before winter, the branch aims to be a convenient, knowledgeable stop for the whole household. Online shopping through the Unichem store and its catalogue makes it easy to browse the range before you visit.

Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy: Community Health Care and Everyday Essentials in Mount Cook, Wellington

On Cleveland Street in Mount Cook, Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy is the kind of local stop that quietly covers a lot of ground. As part of the Unichem network — one of New Zealand's best-known pharmacy groups — the branch pairs neighbourhood-level service with the buying power and systems of a national brand, which means a deep product range and access to services you might not expect to find on your corner.

More Than Dispensing

The heart of any pharmacy is its professional care, and this branch leans into it. Seasonal flu vaccinations can be booked online through Unichem's health services platform, making winter prep a quick errand rather than a doctor's visit. Beyond that, the pharmacy offers nurse consultations, health checks, and a suite of extended pharmacy services that expand what a community chemist can do.

There is support for specific moments, too: travel services help you prepare for trips, while service categories span cough, cold and pain, eyes and ears, sleep and stress, men's and women's health, and vaccinations and immunisations more broadly. For those who prefer to read up first, the Care & Advice Health Hub collects practical guidance on everything from ills and chills to long-term wellbeing.

Shelves That Go Well Past the Medicine Cabinet

Of course, much of the draw is the range. The medicines section covers cough and cold, allergy and hayfever, pain relief, digestive health and eye, ear and nasal treatments, alongside first aid essentials — bandages, plasters, supports and complete kits.

Then the store opens up. Facial skincare runs from moisturisers and cleansers to serums and masks, with sun protection and medicated treatments nearby. Makeup counters stock foundation, mascara, lipstick and nail products, and the fragrance section spans women's perfume, men's cologne and even home fragrance like candles and diffusers. Hair care, hair colour and styling fill another aisle, while personal care takes in oral care, hair removal, foot care and bath and shower essentials.

Families are well catered for. The mother and baby section covers feeding bottles and sterilisers, gentle bathing products, nappies and wipes, and maternity and nursing support — useful when a newborn changes your shopping list overnight.

A Structured Approach to Weight Management

One area where Unichem stands out is weight management. The branch supports the Optifast VLCD program, a very low calorie diet built around meal replacement products — and currently offers free delivery on Optifast orders, which makes sticking to a plan easier. The wider weight management section also includes protein bars and protein powders for those taking a more fitness-focused route.

Shop In Store or Online

Not everything has to happen in person. Unichem runs a full online store with the same categories — medicines, vitamins and natural health, skincare, makeup, fragrance and more — plus a regularly updated catalogue of current offers. The store finder helps you confirm details for your local branch, and the loyalty and account tools make repeat orders simple.

For Mount Cook and Brooklyn locals, the appeal is straightforward: a pharmacy where you can collect a prescription, grab a birthday gift of perfume, restock the first aid kit, pick up baby essentials and book a flu shot — often in a single visit. It is the kind of one-stop convenience that keeps a neighbourhood pharmacy at the centre of community health, and this branch carries that role comfortably.

Signature items

• Flu Vaccination
• Optifast VLCD
• Nurse Consult
• Extended Pharmacy Services
• Health Checks
• Care & Advice Health Hub

Menu

Hair

• Shampoo & Conditioner — Everyday haircare for all hair types.
• Hair Treatments — Repair and treatment products, incl. dandruff care.
• Hair Colour — Permanent colour options for home use.
• Styling & Accessories — Styling products, brushes, combs and accessories.
• Lice Treatments — Treatments for head lice.

Medicines

• Cough & Cold — Remedies for coughs, colds and seasonal ills.
• Allergy & Hayfever — Antihistamines and treatments for allergies and hayfever.
• Pain Relief — Tablets and topical options for everyday pain.
• Digestive Health — Products for stomach and digestive complaints.
• Eye, Ear & Nasal Medicines — Targeted treatments for eyes, ears and nasal congestion.
• Inhalers & Nasal Sprays — Respiratory support including inhalers and sprays.

Mother & Baby

• Feeding — Bottles, teats, warmers and sterilisers.
• Baby Bathing — Gentle shampoos, washes, lotions and oils.
• Nappies & Wipes — Changing essentials plus creams and ointments.
• Maternity & Nursing — Nursing pads, breast pumps and body care.

Personal Care

• Oral Care — Toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash and whitening.
• Bath & Shower — Cleansers, handwash and bath accessories.
• Hair Removal — Razors, waxing and shave care.
• Foot Care — Plasters, treatments, heel balms and innersoles.
• Intimate Essentials — Feminine hygiene and bladder control products.
• Sexual Health — Condoms and lubricants.

Health Services

• Flu Vaccination — Seasonal flu vaccinations, bookable online.
• Nurse Consult — In-pharmacy consultations with a nurse.
• Health Checks — Checks covering key areas of your health.
• Travel Services — Travel health advice and preparations.
• Extended Pharmacy Services — An expanded set of professional pharmacy services.
• Beauty Services — In-store beauty and appearance services.

Weight Management

• Optifast VLCD — Very low calorie diet meal replacement range, with free delivery.
• Meal Replacements — Shakes and food alternatives for weight plans.
• Protein Bars & Powder — Protein snacks and powders to support goals.

Makeup & Fragrance

• Face Makeup — Foundations, concealers, powders, blush and primers.
• Eye Makeup — Mascara, eyeshadow, liners and brow products.
• Lips — Lipsticks, glosses, liners and lip care.
• Nails — Polish, treatments, removers and manicure tools.
• Perfume & Cologne — Women's and men's fragrances plus body products.
• Home Fragrance — Candles, diffusers, oils and room sprays.

Skincare & Body Care

• Facial Skincare — Moisturisers, cleansers, serums, masks and eye creams.
• Sun Protection & Tanning — SPF, after-sun care and fake tan.
• Body Care — Body moisturisers, washes, scrubs and treatments.
• Medicated Skincare — Acne, antifungal and dry skin treatments.
• Men's Skin & Body Care — Facial and body care formulated for men.

First Aid & Home Health

• Bandages, Plasters & Supports — Wound care and joint supports.
• First Aid Kits & Devices — Kits and antiseptics for home and travel.
• Thermometers & Test Kits — Home monitoring for temperature and more.
• Blood Pressure Monitors — At-home blood pressure readers.

Vitamins & Natural Health

• Multivitamins & Minerals — Daily foundational supplements for all ages.
• Immunity — Immune-support vitamins and supplements.
• Sleep, Anxiety & Stress — Natural support for rest and calm.
• Fish Oil & Nutritional Oils — Omega and nutritional oil supplements.
• Superfoods & Sports Supplements — Nutrition extras for training and wellbeing.
• Children's Vitamins — Kid-friendly vitamin and mineral formulas.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Unichem Brooklyn Pharmacy located?

The pharmacy is at 67 Cleveland St in Mount Cook, Wellington, serving the Brooklyn and inner-south neighbourhoods.

Can I book a flu vaccination here?

Yes. Flu vaccinations are offered at Unichem pharmacies and can be booked online through the Unichem health services booking page.

Is free delivery available?

Free delivery is currently offered on Optifast VLCD orders placed through the Unichem online store.

What can I buy at the pharmacy besides medicines?

The range extends to skincare and body care, makeup, fragrance and home fragrance, hair care and colour, vitamins and supplements, weight management products, mother and baby essentials, first aid and personal care.

Do they offer health services in store?

Yes. Services include flu vaccinations, nurse consultations, health checks, travel services, beauty services and extended pharmacy services.

Can I shop online instead of visiting?

Yes. Unichem operates an online store and catalogue covering the full product range, and a store finder to check your local branch.

Where can I find reliable health advice?

The Care & Advice Health Hub on the Unichem site offers articles and guidance on common health topics like coughs and colds, sleep and stress, and men's and women's health.

Tips

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Good to know

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