Photo: Unichem Shotover PharmacyUnichem Shotover Pharmacy
Info last verified · 8 Sept 2026
About
Unichem Shotover Pharmacy serves the Lower Shotover community on the quieter eastern edge of Queenstown, providing residents and visitors in this growing residential corridor with reliable access to prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and everyday pharmacy essentials. As part of the trusted Unichem network, the pharmacy combines the backing of a national brand with the kind of attentive service that suits a neighbourhood where people actually know each other. Whether you need a script filled, travel health advice before heading into the backcountry around Skippers Canyon, or simply a reliable source for cold and flu remedies after a wet day on the Shotover River, this is a practical and well-regarded stop.
Lower Shotover sits a short drive from central Queenstown and Frankton, making this pharmacy a sensible alternative to busier town-centre options, particularly for locals in the Jacks Point and surrounding areas who want to avoid the tourist traffic closer to the lake. The surrounding area has expanded significantly in recent years, and having a community pharmacy within reach matters — for families picking up prescriptions, travellers dealing with minor ailments, or anyone needing health guidance without a long wait. With a solid 4.2-star rating from local reviewers, the pharmacy earns consistent goodwill from the people who use it most.
Highlights
- ✓Prescription filling and dispensing services
- ✓Over-the-counter medications and health products
- ✓Part of the nationwide Unichem pharmacy network
- ✓Convenient for Jacks Point and Lower Shotover residents
- ✓Alternative to busier central Queenstown pharmacies
Opening hours
- Monday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
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