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Please select a time that suits you and follow the booking process of adding your details. See below for FAQ on how to make a booking, change or cancel your booking once it has been confirmed.

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FAQ
For more information about The Minor Ailments Service, read our Frequently Asked Questions below
What is the Minor Ailments Service (MAS)?

It is a service that is provided by community pharmacies to consult on a range of minor health
conditions and supply medicines and treatment aids if clinically indicated.

When will the programme start and end?

The initiative will started on the 12 June 2023 and run until 30 September 2023.

What conditions are covered under the Minor Ailments Service?

• Acute diarrhoea, and Dehydration
• Eye infections and inflammation
• Pain and fever
• Scabies
• Headlice
• Eczema/dermatitis
• Minor skin infections

Who is eligible to receive the service?

A person is eligible to receive the service if they have a condition covered by MAS, they are eligible for publicly funded health services in NZ, and they are one of
the following:
• a child under 14 years of age;
• a whānau member (any age) of a child under 14 years of age, with the same symptoms;
• a holder of a Community Service Card (CSC), or the dependent child of a CSC holder and
is 14 to 17 years of age; or
• a Māori and Pacific person.

Booking FAQ
For more information about booking your Minor Ailment appointment, read our Frequently Asked Questions below
How do I make a booking?

Follow our ‘book now’ link and select a Bargain Chemist store near you. Select a date and time that suits you for your appointment. Enter your details name, email, phone number.

How do I cancel or change my appointment?

To cancel or reschedule your appointment get in contact with your local Bargain Chemist and pharmacy staff can reschedule or cancel your appointment over the phone. Rescheduling is subject to booking availability.

What do I do if I miss my appointment?

If you miss your appointment, get in contact with your local Bargain Chemist to let them know to cancel or reschedule. If you are aware that you can’t make your appointment, then contact the staff in advance, so they can help you reschedule your appointment.