Bargain Chemist
100% New Zealand-owned and operated discount pharmacy chain offering cheaper healthcare to Kiwis.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Bargain Chemist is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated discount pharmacy chain with a mission to provide cheaper healthcare to Kiwis. It was started in 2018 by a couple of young pharmacists from Otago University, Atif and Peter, who opened the first Bargain Chemist in Riccarton Rd, Christchurch in March 2018. The company describes itself as a thriving national brand with stores across the country, including several superstores, and an online store serving customers in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. It offers free prescriptions (conditions apply) and a price beat guarantee, and stocks a range of departments including baby and child, household, personal and body care, sports nutrition, vitamins and supplements, medicines and treatments, skincare, makeup, and fragrance.
History
Bargain Chemist was started in 2018 by a couple of young pharmacists from Otago University, Atif and Peter, who set out to show Kiwis that a pharmacy could be both professional and affordable. In March 2018, the first Bargain Chemist opened in Riccarton Rd, Christchurch, from a 100m2 flagship store offering prescriptions without the fees, a huge range of quality brands, and a team of fully-qualified pharmacists. The company describes itself today as a thriving national brand with stores across the country, including several superstores, and an online store serving customers in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. It states that it is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated discount pharmacy chain with a mission to provide cheaper healthcare to Kiwis, and that it has more growth planned over the coming years.
Products and positioning
Discount pharmacy chain challenging the market with big brands at low prices and affordable healthcare.
Dishwashing Products
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GO Creatine & Magnesium 294g
A supplement product sold by Bargain Chemist.
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- 1Online Pharmacy NZ - Kiwi-Owned Online Chemist | Bargain Chemistbargainchemist.co.nz
- 2Learn About Bargain Chemist - Our Storybargainchemist.co.nz
- 3Dishwashing Products | Free Delivery $79+ – Bargain Chemistbargainchemist.co.nz
- 4GO Creatine & Magnesium 294g – Bargain Chemistbargainchemist.co.nz
- 5Bargain Chemistwikidata.org
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