Mounjaro®
- Easy to take: self-administered with a simple, pre-filled pen at home
- Reduces appetite: helps you feel fuller for longer and stay in control
- Supports sustained weight loss: paired with healthy lifestyle changes, helps you lose weight and keep it off over time
- Contains tirzepatide: a dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist, working on two of the hormone pathways involved in appetite and metabolism
- Studied for wider health markers: trial participants also saw changes in blood pressure, cholesterol and waist measurement
What is Mounjaro®?
Mounjaro® contains tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribed for weight management alongside diet and exercise. It mimics two hormones your body naturally produces after eating. It helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing appetite and slowing digestion, so healthier portions feel like enough.
- One simple injection, once a week, no daily pills to remember
- Any time of day, with or without food, so it fits around your life
- Starts low, adjusted over time by your practitioner to reduce side effects
- Backed by strong clinical evidence for weight loss
Real, clinically studied results
Results from the SURMOUNT-1 trial, where adults took tirzepatide alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased activity over 72 weeks.
Average body weight lost over 72 weeks on the highest dose studied
Of adults on the higher doses studied lost 5% or more of their body weight, against 28% on placebo
Of adults on the highest dose studied lost 20% or more of their body weight, against 1.3% on placebo
Source: Jastreboff et al., N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205–216 (SURMOUNT-1). A 72 week trial in adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight related condition, and without type 2 diabetes, all following a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Individual results vary. Your practitioner will discuss what to expect for you.
Not just medication. A complete program.
Elsewhere, the medication alone can cost just as much, with none of the support. Your price covers your whole Mounjaro® program, from consult to check-ins, with nothing extra to pay for later.
- Initial GP consult & assessment
- Genuine Mounjaro® medication, dispensed via Chemist Warehouse
- Medication at pharmacy cost, no extra charges
- Ongoing doctor support included
- Personalised nutrition support
- Monthly progress check-ins
- Free, discreet delivery to your door
- Free doctor consult before you commit
What you'd normally pay extra for, elsewhere
Start with a free consult
Speak to an NZ-registered doctor before you pay anything. They’ll review your health history and tell you honestly whether treatment is right for you. If it isn’t, they’ll say so.
How it works
Tell us about you
Complete a quick health questionnaire so we can understand your needs and goals.
Meet your practitioner online
Have a friendly phone consult with a doctor who gets it. No judgement, just support.
Get your personalised plan
We’ll deliver your treatment straight to your door, discreetly and quickly.
We're with you all the way
Regular check-ins to celebrate progress and adjust as needed.
More than a number on the scale
In the same clinical trials, participants taking semaglutide alongside lifestyle changes also saw improvements in:
Blood pressure
Reductions recorded alongside weight loss.
Cholesterol levels
Changes in LDL and other lipid markers.
Waist circumference
Measured alongside total weight change.
Source: Jastreboff et al., N Engl J Med. 2022;387:205–216 (SURMOUNT-1). Individual results vary.
What to expect
You’ll start on a low dose while your body adjusts. Many people notice reduced appetite within the first few weeks.
Your dose has likely increased, and early results are showing on the scales as well as in day-to-day habits.
On maintenance dose, with steady progress and regular check-ins to fine-tune your plan as you go.
Talk to a doctor before you decide anything
A free consult with an NZ-registered doctor. No obligation to start treatment.
Mounjaro® FAQs
What is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, a prescription medicine used for weight management alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, under the supervision of a registered practitioner. It comes as a once-weekly injection in a pre-filled pen.
How does it work?
Tirzepatide acts on two hormone pathways involved in appetite and blood sugar, GIP and GLP-1. It mimics hormones your body releases after eating, so you feel full sooner and stay satisfied for longer. It also slows how quickly your stomach empties.
How is Mounjaro different from Wegovy or Ozempic?
Wegovy and Ozempic contain semaglutide, which acts on the GLP-1 pathway. Mounjaro contains tirzepatide, which acts on both GIP and GLP-1. All three are once-weekly injections. Which one suits you is a clinical decision, and your practitioner will talk you through the options at your consult.
Am I eligible?
Eligibility depends on your BMI, your medical history and any other medicines you take. Complete our short online assessment and a New Zealand registered doctor will review it with you at your free consult. Not everyone is eligible, and they will tell you honestly if treatment isn’t right for you.
How is it taken?
One injection a week, on the same day each week, using a pre-filled pen. You can take it at any time of day, with or without food, and inject into your stomach, thigh or upper arm. Your practitioner shows you exactly how before you start.
What are the side effects?
The most common are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, constipation and abdominal pain. These are usually mild, most often occur when your dose increases, and tend to settle. Serious side effects are less common. Your practitioner will go through the full list with you, and it is also in the Consumer Medicine Information at medsafe.govt.nz.
What if I miss a dose?
Follow the instructions your prescriber gives you, and get in touch with your practitioner if you’re unsure. Never take two doses close together.
Is Mounjaro funded in New Zealand?
No. Mounjaro is an unfunded prescription medicine in New Zealand, which means you pay for it yourself. Your Higeia plan covers the medication at pharmacy cost with no mark-up from us.
What does the price include?
From $595 a month, your plan includes your doctor consult, genuine Mounjaro dispensed through Chemist Warehouse at pharmacy cost, ongoing doctor support, personalised nutrition support, monthly check-ins and free discreet delivery. No hidden extras.
*Mounjaro® is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) is an unfunded prescription medicine in New Zealand and has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Mounjaro® is right for you. Your practitioner determines suitability based on your medical history, and not everyone is eligible. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation and abdominal pain. Individual results vary, and treatment is intended to be used alongside diet and exercise. [ADVERTISER: full NZ legal entity name + city required here by law] On a minimum 3-month plan, subject to eligibility. Refer to medsafe.govt.nz.
