Wegovy®
- 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 semaglutide: the same active ingredient as Ozempic®, specifically dosed for weight loss
- Boosts overall health: may also help reduce the risk of serious conditions, including heart disease and high blood pressure
What is Wegovy®?
Wegovy® contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribed for weight management alongside diet and exercise. It mimics a hormone 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 the largest body of clinical evidence of any weight-loss injection
Real, clinically studied results
Results from the STEP 1 clinical trial, where adults took semaglutide alongside lifestyle changes over 68 weeks.
Average body weight lost over 68 weeks
Of participants lost 5% or more of their body weight
Of participants lost 10% or more of their body weight
Source: STEP 1 trial, New England Journal of Medicine, 2021. 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 Wegovy® program, from consult to check-ins, with nothing extra to pay for later.
- Initial GP consult & assessment
- Genuine Wegovy® 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 seen alongside weight loss.
Cholesterol levels
Improvements in LDL and other lipid markers.
Cardiovascular risk
Studied for effects on heart-related risk factors.
Blood sugar & insulin
Better regulation in those without diabetes.
Source: Wilding et al., N Engl J Med. 2021;384:989–1002 (STEP 1 trial). 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.
Wegovy® FAQs
What is Wegovy?
Wegovy is a Medsafe-approved prescription medicine for weight management in adults. Its active ingredient is semaglutide, which belongs to a group of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
It’s prescribed alongside a reduced-energy diet and increased physical activity, not instead of them.
How does Wegovy work?
Wegovy mimics a hormone your body produces naturally after eating, which acts on the parts of the brain that regulate appetite. The effect is that you feel full sooner and stay full longer, so eating less stops being a matter of constant willpower.
Is Wegovy right for me?
Wegovy is generally considered for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 27 and above alongside a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnoea.
It isn’t suitable for everyone. Your medical history, current medications and family history all factor in, which is why the decision sits with a practitioner rather than a form.
How do I get Wegovy in New Zealand?
Wegovy is prescription-only, so a New Zealand–registered practitioner has to assess you first. With Higeia that’s a free 10-minute consultation they’ll review your health history and tell you whether treatment is appropriate for you.
If it is, your prescription is arranged and your treatment is delivered to your door.
How is Wegovy taken?
Once a week, as an injection under the skin, using a pre-filled pen you use yourself at home. Most people inject into the abdomen, thigh or upper arm, rotating the site each week.
Take it on the same day each week, with or without food. Your practitioner will walk you through using the pen before you start.
What is the dosing schedule?
Wegovy starts low and increases gradually — usually beginning at 0.25 mg weekly and stepping up roughly every four weeks toward the maintenance dose.
That build-up isn’t a delay. It’s how your body is given time to adjust and how side effects are kept manageable. Your practitioner sets the pace based on how you’re going.
Are there side effects?
Yes. The most common are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal discomfort, headache and fatigue, and these are usually most noticeable in the first weeks and after each dose increase. For most people they settle.
Less commonly, Wegovy can cause more serious problems including inflammation of the pancreas and gallbladder issues. Your practitioner will take you through the full picture and what to watch for.
Tell your care team about any side effect that concerns you. Most are manageable, and often the answer is adjusting your dose rather than stopping.
Can I take Wegovy with my other medications?
Sometimes, but it depends entirely on what they are. Wegovy slows how quickly your stomach empties, which can affect how other medicines are absorbed, and it needs particular care alongside diabetes medications such as insulin.
Bring a full list of everything you take to your consultation, including supplements and anything over the counter.
How do I store it?
In the fridge, between 2°C and 8°C, and never in the freezer. Once you’re using a pen it can be kept at room temperature for a limited period — your pharmacy will confirm exactly how long.
Higeia ships anything requiring refrigeration in temperature-controlled packaging with storage instructions included.
What happens if I stop taking it?
Wegovy manages appetite while you’re taking it. When treatment stops, appetite generally returns, and without other changes in place weight often follows.
That’s why the program is built around building habits alongside treatment rather than relying on it alone, and why any decision to stop or pause is one to make with your practitioner rather than on your own.
What support do I get with Higeia?
Ongoing oversight from your New Zealand–registered practitioner, follow-up consultations as your dose progresses, prescription and dosing management handled for you, nutrition support, and direct access to your care team whenever something comes up.
You’re not left with a pen and good luck.
How much does Wegovy cost with Higeia?
The consultation is free. If your practitioner prescribes a plan, Wegovy starts from $395 per month, covering your treatment, delivery, practitioner oversight, follow-up consultations and nutrition support.
Weight management treatments aren’t funded by Pharmac, so the program is privately funded
Where can I find official information about Wegovy?
The full datasheet is available at medsafe.govt.nz, and your pharmacist can answer questions about the medicine itself. This page is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your practitioner.
Ask your Higeia practitioner whether Wegovy is right for you.
*Wegovy® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A/S. Wegovy® is a prescription medicine and has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Wegovy® 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. On a minimum 3-month plan, subject to eligibility. Refer to medsafe.govt.nz.
