What is Wegovy (semaglutide)?

Wegovy® is a once-weekly injectable prescription medicine containing semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics a natural gut hormone. It helps regulate appetite, slow gastric emptying, and increase feelings of fullness, leading to clinically significant weight loss when used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Learn more about Wegovy here.

Who is eligible to use Wegovy?

In New Zealand you may be eligible for Wegovy if you: Have a BMI of ≥ 30 kg/m² Have a BMI of ≥ 27 kg/m² with at least one weight-related condition (e.g., type-2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia) A licensed NZ prescriber must assess your medical history, current medications, and treatment goals before issuing a script.

What Wegovy dosages are available?

Wegovy pens step up over five does: 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg. Using a titration plan, your clinician will gradually increase the dose every four weeks until you reach a maintenance dose. This is to minimise side effects.

How do I inject Wegovy?

Each single-use pre-filled pen delivers one dose subcutaneously (under the skin) of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Rotate sites weekly, dispose of pens in a sharps container, and never share needles

What are the common side effects of Wegovy?

The most reported effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, and headache—usually mild to moderate and transient. Contact your doctor if you experience severe stomach pain, vision changes, or signs of dehydration.

Do I need a prescription to buy Wegovy in New Zealand?

Yes. Wegovy is a prescription-only medicine. You can directly chat with a Well Revolution NZ registered doctor on the ZOOM Pharmacy website to get your prescription. Simply click the blue ‘get a prescription now’ chat bubble in the bottom right of the screen to begin.

Wegovy (Semaglutide) 1mg FlexTouch solution for injection

Name: Wegovy (Semaglutide) 1mg FlexTouch solution for injection
Price: 474.59 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wegovy ® contains the active ingredient semiglutide. Wegovy ® is used in weight loss, in addition to diet and exercise in adults aged 18 years or older.

THIS IS A PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE. A PRESCRIPTION FROM AN NZ REGISTERED DOCTOR IS REQUIRED FOR SUPPLY. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. USE ONLY AS DIRECTED. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. MEDICINES HAVE RISKS AND BENEFITS. THIS MEDICINE MAY NOT BE RIGHT FOR YOU. INCORRECT USE MAY BE HARMFUL. READ THE WARNINGS BEFORE PURCHASE. THE PHARMACIST RESERVES THE RIGHT TO NOT SUPPLY CONTRARY TO OUR PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL OBLIGATION.

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Description

Wegovy contains the active ingredient semiglutide. It belongs to a group of medicines called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic a naturally occurring hormone to help regulate appetite and food intake.

Wegovy is administered once weekly at any time of the day, with or without meals.
Wegovy is injected subcutaneously using a Wegovy FlexTouch pen.
Injections should be made in the abdomen, thigh or upper arm.
Each pen has 4 doses, and a new needle should be attached for each use.

Additional information

CMI	https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/w/wegovyinjection.pdf