The count-down's on for New Zealand chemist sales of weight-loss drug Wegovy.
A pharmacist has told our newsroom the hunger-suppressing drug will be available on prescription from next Tuesday
Novo Nordisk Oceania Senior Medical Director Dr Ana Svensson says the cost of the drug is expected to be around $500, as it's not funded by Pharmac.
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