For your local duty doctor and duty pharmacy contact the numbers below or view our listing.

Unichem Adamsons Pharmacy 308 7611
The Doctors Phoenix 3070586
Unichem Total Health Pharmacy 308 9009
The Doctors Kopeopeo 308 5771 (Kope Health Centre) 
Life Pharmacy Whakatane 308 6988
King St Family Practice 308 5186
Edgecumbe Pharmacy 07 304 9734
The Doctors Total Health 07 308 8267

Healthline 0800 611 116

Healthline is a free telephone health information service for all the family. The service is staffed by registered nurses who will assess your health needs and give info and advice to help you decide on the best level of care.

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  • Whakatane Duty Doctor & Pharmacy

If you feel unwell or have concerns about your health, don't wait to see if things get better. They might get worse and your local surgery may be closed.
To see the ( Weekend and Public Holidays ) Duty Doctor you now go to the Emergency Room at Whakatane Hospital,  Stewart St 10am - 4 pm. There will be a  GP  working from a room at the Emergency Department during these hours.

There are a number of after hour duty pharmacies in Whakatane who can also supply and service your health needs. Weekend after hours care is covered by the town duty doctor and duty pharmacy. For more information on the after hours duty pharmacy please call the numbers on the left or check our listing below.

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Duty Doctor Times

To see the ( Weekend and Public Holidays ) Duty Doctor you now go to the Emergency Room at Whakatane Hospital,  Stewart St 10am - 4 pm. There will be a  GP  working from a room at the Emergency Department during these hours.


December 2024 -

7th & 8th                                    Unichem Total Health                            The Stand Whakatane                                 3089009

14th & 15th                                Unichem Adamsons                               52 King Street, Kopeopeo                           3087611

21st & 22nd                                Phoenix Pharmacy                                11 Pyne Street                                             3071409

26th 28th & 29th                         Unichem Adamsons                              52 King Street, Kopeopeo                            3087611

1st & 2nd  Jan                             Unichem Total Health                            The Stand Whakatane                                 3089009


Duty Pharmacy Times - 12:00pm - 4:30pm. Guide only (please call to confirm open hours)

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