Weight loss medication Wegovy to be available in New Zealand from Tuesday

Thursday 26 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9:59am

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The weight loss drug Wegovy, also known as Ozempic, will be available on prescription in New Zealand from Tuesday. The once-a-week injection is not funded by Pharmac and could cost up to $600 per month. It is intended for weight loss and maintenance alongside diet and exercise.

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1. The Press via RNZThu 26 Jun 2025, 7:54am

   Weight loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy is days away for NZ. Everything you need to know (opens in new tab)

   Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

   • Popular weight-loss drug available on prescription from Tuesday (opens in new tab) Fri 27 Jun 2025, 9:59am
2. StuffThu 26 Jun 2025, 6:04pm

   Wegovy, the weight loss version of Ozempic, is coming, so how can I get it and what will it do to me? (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 27 Jun 2025, 6:00am

   Weight loss drug Ozempic/Wegovy is days away — all you need to know (opens in new tab)