How to Use the Wegovy Pen in New Zealand: Step-by-Step

Cole Rudolph
Sep 18
3 min read

Updated: Oct 1

Prescription medicine being given to a patient

Introduction

If you’ve been prescribed Wegovy® in New Zealand, you’ll be using a once-weekly FlexTouch® pen. For many Kiwis, injecting themselves for the first time can feel daunting — but the good news is the Wegovy pen has been designed to be simple, safe, and discreet.

🎥 Prefer to watch? Check out the official video guide here: How to use the Wegovy® FlexTouch® pen

This guide walks you through how to give Wegovy correctly, where to inject it, and how to look after your pens.

Step 1: Prime Your Pen (First Use Only)

Each new pen must be primed once before its first use.
Turn the dose selector until the flow check symbol appears.
Hold the pen with the needle pointing upwards.
Press the dose button until the counter goes back to zero — you should see a small drop of medicine at the needle tip.
If no drop appears, repeat the flow check with a new needle. If still no drop, return the pen to your pharmacist.

Step 2: Choose Your Injection Site

You can inject Wegovy into:

Thighs
Stomach (at least 5 cm away from the belly button)
Upper arms

👉 Avoid skin that is tender, bruised, red, scarred, or has stretch marks. Rotate sites each week to prevent irritation.

Step 3: Attach the Needle

Always use a new NovoFine® Plus needle for every injection.
Push the needle onto the pen and twist until tight.
Remove the outer and inner caps (keep the outer cap to remove the needle after injecting).

Step 4: Inject Your Dose

Set the dose on the pen to match your prescription.
Place the pen against the injection site with the window visible.
Insert the needle and press the button until the counter shows zero.
Keep holding and slowly count to six seconds.
Lift the pen from your skin and carefully remove the needle using the outer cap. Dispose of it in a sharps container.

Step 5: Storing Wegovy in NZ Conditions

Keep pens in the fridge (2–8 °C), in their original box.
Do not freeze.
If needed, pens can be kept at room temperature (≤30 °C) for up to 6 weeks — useful when travelling.
Avoid hot cars or leaving pens in the sun, especially during NZ summers.

How Pocket Lab Helps

At Pocket Lab, we make starting Wegovy stress-free:

Doctor guidance: Our online GPs show you how to use the pen safely and answer any questions.
Prescription delivery: We arrange for Wegovy to be dispensed and delivered straight to your home.
Check-ins: Regular reviews at 1 month, 3 months, and every 3 months keep you on track.
Supportive care: We help manage side effects and adjust treatment if needed.

Our goal is to give you the confidence to self-inject while knowing a GP team is backing you every step of the way.

Key Takeaways

Wegovy is injected once weekly with the FlexTouch® pen.
Prime new pens before first use.
Choose thighs, stomach, or upper arms — rotate sites.
Always use a new needle and dispose of it safely.
Store pens in the fridge, or at room temperature for up to 6 weeks.
Pocket Lab provides online consults, delivery, and ongoing support to make the process easy.