How much ozempic / semaglutide can I bring to New Zealand?

Personal use. Source: New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS).

What documentation do I need for ozempic / semaglutide in New Zealand?

Prescription; Doctor's letter; Pharmacy dispensing label.

ITEM RULE · TRAVELING

ALLOWED

Ozempic / Semaglutide 🇳🇿 New Zealand

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No specific restrictions for personal ozempic / semaglutide

ANSWER

Can I bring Ozempic / Semaglutide into New Zealand?

ALLOWEDVERIFIED · 2026-07-25LOW CONFIDENCE

No specific restrictions for personal ozempic / semaglutide

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use

DOCUMENTS

Prescription
Doctor's letter
Pharmacy dispensing label

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

customs.govt.nz

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Full details

Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) is a prescription-only injectable medication that is not a narcotic but requires cold chain management: pre-filled pens must be stored at 2–8°C before first use and are stable at room temperature for up to 56 days after

Leaving New Zealand with ozempic / semaglutide

ALLOWEDOzempic (semaglutide) may be exported from New Zealand for personal use with prescription documentation; cold-chain and injection-pen rules apply.

Semaglutide is prescription-only but not a controlled substance; personal-use pens may be taken out of New Zealand without export formality when accompanied by the prescription and doctor's letter covering the injection pens and needles. Keep pens refrigerated where possible (cabin baggage with a cool pack; in-use pens tolerate room temperature per the manufacturer). Supply-shortage export controls have applied to commercial shipments in some markets, not personal patient supply — though carrying many months' worth invites questioning.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Ozempic / Semaglutide may be brought into New Zealand for personal use accompanied by the prescription and, ideally, a doctor's letter. Quantities should be limited to the trip duration (typically ≤30-90 days' supply). Controlled-substance schedules vary between origin and destination — some products may require advance authorisation from the destination authority even for personal use. Carry in original pharmacy-labelled packaging.

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customs.govt.nz

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Prescription
Doctor's letter
Pharmacy dispensing label

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in New Zealand. Whether you can carry ozempic / semaglutide through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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