{"id":548,"date":"2023-09-05T18:18:32","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:18:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/?p=548"},"modified":"2023-09-06T18:19:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T18:19:46","slug":"semaglutide-nz-is-it-available-in-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/semaglutide-nz-is-it-available-in-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"Semaglutide NZ: Is It Available in New Zealand?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Semaglutide has been around for a whole lot longer than most people realize. It was first developed way back in 2012<\/a>, and it eventually made a name for itself by becoming an effective medication for those dealing with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

But most people only started to get familiar with\u00a0Semaglutide over the last year or two. It went “viral” on TikTok and other social media platforms and captured a lot of media attention\u00a0both in New Zealand and in other countries because of it.<\/p>\n

So, what is\u00a0Semaglutide?\u00a0What is the difference between Dulaglutide\u00a0vs\u00a0Semaglutide?\u00a0And can you find\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ?<\/p>\n

Learn all about\u00a0Semaglutide below.<\/p>\n

What Is\u00a0Semaglutide?<\/h2>\n

If you’ve kept up with the online craze surrounding\u00a0Semaglutide, you might already know what it is. But if you haven’t been keeping tabs on\u00a0Semaglutide, you might be wondering what it is and, more importantly, why so many people have been so excited about it as of late.<\/p>\n

As we alluded to earlier,\u00a0Semaglutide was first developed more than a decade ago by the pharmaceutical company\u00a0Novo Nordisk. It was later approved for use as a diabetic medication in the U.S. under the brand name Ozempic<\/a>. Doctors started prescribing it to help treat type 2 diabetes at that time.<\/p>\n

But a lot of the hype that has surrounded\u00a0Semaglutide didn’t come to fruition until 2021 when\u00a0Semaglutide was also approved for use as a weight loss drug in the U.S. and the U.K. under the brand name Wegovy. That’s when a lot of people started talking about\u00a0Semaglutide, Ozempic, and Wegovy on social media and singing its praises when it came to helping them lose weight.<\/p>\n

How Does\u00a0Semaglutide Work?<\/h2>\n

While many people have at the very least heard about\u00a0Semaglutide and the positive impact it may be able to have on those trying to control type 2 diabetes and\/or lose weight, not everyone knows exactly how it works. If you’ve been thinking about putting\u00a0Semaglutide to the test, it would be very beneficial for you to have a firm understanding of how\u00a0Semaglutide works when you put it into your body.<\/p>\n

When used properly,\u00a0Semaglutide is designed to slow down how quickly your stomach empties after you eat. It’s also designed to make your pancreas create more insulin than it would normally while also making your liver produce less blood sugar than it would under normal circumstances.<\/p>\n

All of this should leave you feeling fuller for a longer time after you’ve eaten a meal. It should also lead to you having less of an appetite than you would otherwise. It’s why\u00a0Semaglutide has proven to be so effective both for those battling type 2 diabetes and those trying to lose weight.<\/p>\n

How Is\u00a0Semaglutide Taken?<\/h2>\n

There are a couple of different ways that people can take\u00a0Semaglutide when it has been prescribed to them by their doctor. More often than not,\u00a0Semaglutide will need to be taken in the form of injectables that a person will have to give to themselves either once each day or once each week.<\/p>\n

There are also oral\u00a0Semaglutide pills available in some countries. But\u00a0Novo Nordisk hasn’t released these pills on a global level just yet. If you plan to try to take\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ, you will find that you won’t be able to take it in pill form at this time.<\/p>\n

Can You Find\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ?<\/h2>\n

For several years, those living in New Zealand weren’t able to find\u00a0Semaglutide products like Ozempic, Wegovy, and even Rybelsus. These products were readily available in places like the U.S. and the U.K., but there wasn’t\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ for those interested in using it as a diabetic medication or a weight loss drug.<\/p>\n

But that all changed in March 2023.\u00a0New Zealand’s medical regulatory body Medsafe officially approved\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ<\/a>\u00a0as a type 2 diabetes treatment. This has opened the door for those in New Zealand to start using\u00a0Semaglutide, though it’s worth noting that it hasn’t been approved as a weight loss drug just yet.<\/p>\n

There is always a chance that Medsafe could eventually approve\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ as a weight loss medication. But for now, it’s only set to be prescribed to those who plan to utilize it as a diabetic medication.<\/p>\n

What Is the Difference Between\u00a0Dulaglutide\u00a0vs\u00a0Semaglutide?<\/h2>\n

As more and more people in New Zealand and other parts of the world learn about\u00a0Semaglutide, there are some who have started to wonder what differences exist between Dulaglutide\u00a0vs\u00a0Semaglutide.\u00a0Dulaglutide is the active ingredient found in Trulicity<\/a>, which is another diabetic medication that can be prescribed to those with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

Dulaglutide and\u00a0Semaglutide both belong to the same drug class and can have a similar effect on a person’s body in certain cases. But recent studies have suggested that\u00a0Semaglutide might be more effective when it comes to both lowering a diabetic person’s blood glucose levels and helping them to lose weight.<\/p>\n

There are still many studies being done on Dulaglutide vs\u00a0Semaglutide. But most of the studies that have already been completed give\u00a0Semaglutide a slight edge over\u00a0Dulaglutide.<\/p>\n

Should You Give\u00a0Semaglutide a Try?<\/h2>\n

Now that you can get your hands on\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ, you should consider testing it out to see if it’s able to produce results for you. Speak with your doctor about it to see if they think it can help you take better control of your blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n

When taking\u00a0Semaglutide in the form of Ozempic, you should be able to see improvements in these levels. You might also experience weight loss when taking\u00a0Semaglutide, which will allow you to further get your type 2 diabetes under control both now and well into the future.<\/p>\n

Order\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ Here<\/h2>\n

Have you been paying close attention to all the news stories about\u00a0Semaglutide and taking an interest in trying it out? This is something you should discuss with your doctor.<\/p>\n

Kiwi Drug can provide you with\u00a0Semaglutide in NZ if they agree that it would be worth taking. We can also supply you with a wide range of other diabetic medication and weight loss drug options.<\/p>\n

Shop for\u00a0Semaglutide<\/a> and other prescription medications on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span> Semaglutide has been around for a whole lot longer than most people realize. It was first developed way back in 2012, and it eventually made a name for itself by becoming an effective medication for those dealing with type 2 diabetes. But most people only started to get familiar with\u00a0Semaglutide over the last year or … <\/p>\n

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