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Hickey’s Pharmacy celebrate their 30th birthday! ing machine that packs medication into individual daily dose times. This advance in technology is a positive step towards improving patient care.” Ken continued, “We have a team of four pharmacists, two dispensing technicians and an intern pharmacist, as well as five retail staff. I have employed a pharmacy graduate intern for the last 13 years and have found it a rewarding experience to see them harness all their university skills in the workplace and graduate to being fully qualified pharmacists.” Hickeys Pharmacy has actively supported the community and at various times in the past 30 years has been involved with Silverdale Rugby Club, Red Beach Surf Club and Orewa Bowling Club. Hickey’s Pharmacy celebrated its 30th Birthday in September so we asked owner Ken Hickey to share a brief history of the store and how it has evolved over the years. “I returned to New Zealand in 1986 after a five-year OE, newly-married and looking for a place to settle. My wife Lynnette and I purchased a pharmacy in Hillary Square, Orewa, and began our journey of Hickey’s Pharmacy. After five years at Hillary Square, we moved to our current position opposite New World in Moana Avenue and have been here ever since,” said Ken. “Orewa has grown markedly in the past 30 years; from small seaside town largely filled with baches to the bustling town it is today. Pharmacy as an industry has also undergone significant change. There has been a quantum shift in the role of pharmacists; no longer are we just dispensers of medicines, we have a much more integrated medicine-management role, working closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide a higher level of care for patients. We are actively involved in ensuring patients fully understand what they are taking and when to take their medications. We provide compliance packaging services and a wide range of additional services such as vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cholesterol testing and many more. We have invested heavily in technology and last year we purchased a robotic dispens-
Ken concluded, “I have been a Board member of Red Beach School and am currently a member of Whangaparaoa Rotary Club. We always support local clubs by way of sponsorship or donating prizes and we believe it is important to give back to those who have supported us over the years. We look forward to providing our community with great service for many years to come.” Hickey’s Pharmacy
Present this voucher to receive 20% off all retail purchases Excludes items already on sale, passport photos and Prescriptions Valid until 31st October 2016
Unichem Hickeys Pharmacy 16 Moana Ave, Orewa
Ph: (09) 426 5659 Email: dispensary@hickeys.co.nz
Store Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday 9:30am - 3:00pm
