Flu and Covid Vaccines – Now Available
For the 2026 flu season in New Zealand we have three vaccines available from the 1st April 2026.
Influvax Tetra: This is the standard, funded vaccine for those who are over 65 years or meet the eligibility criteria, available to those 6 months and older.
OR
Influvax Tetra: If you are under 65 with no qualifying medical conditions the cost is $35.
Flucelvax: A cell-based vaccine, suitable for people 6 months and over, costing $43.
Fluad: An adjuvanted vaccine, designed for adults aged 65 years and over with a cost of $45.
Covid vaccinations are also available at the same time as your flu vaccinations.
These options can be discussed with your practice nurse at you appointment. To make an appointment please call reception at St Albans Medical on 3559 119.
12-Month Prescribing Changes
In response to the Government’s initiative allowing prescriptions to be issued for up to 12 months, St Albans Medical Centre has introduced a practice policy to ensure patient safety, continuity of care, legal compliance, equity, and efficient workflows.
Please book a consultation with your GP to discuss the most appropriate prescribing duration for your medication.
Patient Fees Update
Patient Fees Update
Please note that from Monday 5th January, we made a small adjustment to our patient fees. While we always strive to keep fee increases to a minimum, this change is necessary to help us keep pace with rising operational and running costs, and to continue providing the high standard of care and service you expect from us. We truly appreciate your ongoing support and understanding.
About Us
St Albans Medical Centre is a purpose built medical centre providing healthcare to the local community for 45+ years. Our doctors work with dedicated 1: 1 nurses to provide a high level of care and continuity for you and your family, with the benefits of a group practice.
Practice Information
My Indici Patient Portal
My Indici is our secure online patient portal allowing you to manage your health needs and that of your family from anywhere and at anytime. Send an email using a non-shared personal email address to reception@stalbansmc.co.nz to register.
August 2025 Important Update: Login Process Changes
Multifactor Authentication [MFA] is now required for added security.
Click here to learn how it works https://patientportal.myindici.co.nz/login
New Patient Enrolment
To maintain safe, high-quality care for our community, we are currently accepting new enrolments based on priority due to limited capacity.
We are prioritising enrolments for:
- New arrivals to Christchurch who do not yet have a local GP
- Residents in the immediate practice area
If you believe you meet these criteria, please call our reception team on 03 355 9119 to discuss enrolment.
Please note: All new enrolments are subject to capacity at the time of enquiry.
Onsite Services and Hours
| St Albans Medical | Monday-Thursday | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | |
| Weekends & Public Holidays | Closed | |
| Remedy Pharmacy | Monday – Friday | 8:30 am – 6:15 pm |
| Mole Screen | Tuesday & Thursday | Afternoon |
| Friday | Morning | |
| Merivale Physio | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm | |
| Health Coach | Monday, Thursday & Friday | 9:00 am – 4:30pm |
| Health Improvement Practitioner | Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 8:30 – 4:30pm |
After-Hours Care
| Free after-hours telephone support is available through Healthline | 0800 611 116 |
| After-hours face to face consultations 24/7 | 24 Hour Surgery |
Health Information
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