Bargain Chemist

Bargain Chemist, New Zealand online pharmacy

Bargain Chemist is an online pharmacy that presents itself as New Zealand owned and operates through the domain bargainchemist.co.nz. Its offering is built around the sale of health and personal care products at affordable prices, according to its own description, and it offers the option to buy online with home delivery or in-store pickup.

Medicines and treatments catalogue

The store's range includes a broad medicines and treatments section organised by therapeutic areas. Among the available categories are oral and topical pain relief and anti-inflammatory products, cold and respiratory products, testing kits, allergy and sinus treatments, and digestive solutions such as anti-diarrhoeals, laxatives, antacids and worm treatments.

Dermatological products for eczema and dermatitis, antifungal treatments, anti-inflammatory and heat rubs, antiseptics and antibacterials are also sold, as well as first aid items, bandages, dressings and burn care. The section is completed with products for minor conditions such as sleep aids, smoking cessation, cold sore treatments, eye and ear care, haemorrhoids and electrolytes.

Medical equipment and devices

The pharmacy has a specific category of medical equipment and devices covering health monitoring devices, respiratory devices, mobility aids, sleep and breathing support devices, thermometers, needles and syringes, and pill and medicine boxes.

Vitamins, supplements and sports nutrition

The vitamins and supplements section includes multivitamins for women, men and children, multiminerals, immune and antioxidant support products, supplements for energy and performance, for stress, sleep and mood, for gut and liver health, for bones and joints, for heart and circulation, for skin, hair and nails, for eye health and for weight management, as well as specific sections for women's, men's and children's health.

Sports nutrition features protein in snack, drink and powder formats, pre-workout, recovery and muscle support products, hydration and accessories such as shakers and bottles. Weight management includes supplements, meal replacement products and nutritional shakes.

Beauty, personal care and fragrances

In the beauty area, facial skincare products are offered such as cleansers, moisturisers, wipes, masks and facial sunscreens, acne treatments and lip care. The makeup section covers face, eyes, brows and lips, with brushes, tools and makeup bags.

Hair care includes shampoos, conditioners, treatments and serums, styling products, dry shampoo, hair colour, lice care and accessories. There is also sun protection, self-tanning and after-sun care, as well as nail products, polish, treatments and accessories, and hand and nail creams.

The fragrances section comprises women's and men's perfumes, body fragrances, gift sets and home fragrances.

Personal care, hygiene and sexual health

The personal and body care catalogue includes soaps, body washes and scrubs, moisturisers and treatments, hand washes and sanitisers, bath and shower accessories, roll-on deodorants, antiperspirants and aerosols, and body fragrances.

In dental and oral care, manual and electric toothbrushes, toothpastes, mouthwashes, dental floss and interdental brushes, whitening products and denture and orthodontic care are sold. The shaving and hair removal section covers women's and men's shaving, waxes, hair removal creams and hair removal products.

There are also menstrual and incontinence products, such as tampons, pads, liners, menstrual cups and incontinence items; foot care with treatments, supports and tools; eye and ear care with glasses and lens solutions; toiletries such as tissues and cotton pads; and a sexual health and family planning section with condoms, contraceptives, lubricants, intimate wipes, sex toys and devices, and pregnancy and ovulation tests.

Baby, children and household

The baby and child category covers nappies and wipes, bath, hair and skincare products, bottles and feeding accessories, baby food and formula, teething and oral care, and children's medicines and vitamins. For mothers it includes pregnancy and ovulation tests, pre and postnatal supplements, and breast care. The children's section is completed with vitamins, medicines, toys and comfort and sleep accessories.

The household and home living section includes laundry detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers and fabric dyes; cleaning products for dishwashing, bathroom, surfaces, disinfecting and hygiene, kitchen cleaning and cleaning tools and accessories; kitchen and storage such as food containers, lunchboxes, drink bottles, wraps, foil and baking paper, kitchen tools and waste bags; home fragrance with candles, diffusers, air fresheners and essential oils; pet care with toys, accessories, grooming and health; home essentials such as batteries and electronics, general household items, travel accessories and insect repellent; and a sports and recreation section with braces and supports, injury and recovery support, protective sports gear, shakers and bottles, and heat and cold therapy.

Online shopping and in-store pickup

The store allows you to select a physical store for the Click & Collect option and check delivery availability by entering a postcode or suburb. When changing stores, the system warns if any of the items in the cart are no longer available for pickup.