Doctor warns Wegovy is not a miracle cure for obesity

Sunday 13 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 13 Jul 2025, 11:00am

In this story Medsafe, Rowan French

Waikato bariatric surgeon Dr Rowan French says the weight-loss medication Wegovy should not be relied upon as a standalone cure. He suggests that lasting results require a combination of nutrition, exercise, and psychology. Meanwhile, a Wellington man described the drug as life-changing following its Medsafe approval.

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1. The Post via RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 9:54am

   Wegovy drug not miracle obesity cure, warns weight-loss doctor (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldSun 13 Jul 2025, 11:00am

   Wellington man Finlay Thompson on weight loss drug Wegovy after Medsafe approval (opens in new tab)