Access in New South Wales
NSW has the largest population and highest number of weight loss telehealth providers. Sydney has specialist obesity clinics at Royal Prince Alfred, Westmead, and St Vincent's hospitals. Regional NSW patients benefit from telehealth — all major providers deliver Australia-wide with cold-chain shipping for injectables.
Local information
Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Newcastle, Wollongong, and Central Coast all have GPs experienced with GLP-1 prescribing.
How to get started in NSW
You have two routes to a prescription:
Option 1: Local GP
Book with your regular doctor in Sydney or your local area. They can prescribe weight loss medication if you meet the eligibility criteria (BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with a health condition). You'll receive a private prescription to fill at a local pharmacy.
Option 2: Telehealth
All major telehealth providers operate Australia-wide, including NSW. Consultations are by phone or video. Medication can be delivered to your door (subscription services) or dispensed at a local pharmacy via e-script (pay-per-consult services).
Telehealth is often faster than waiting for a GP appointment and gives you access to doctors who specialise in weight management.
Available medications in NSW
All TGA-approved weight loss medications are available throughout Australia, including NSW:
| Medication | Type | Monthly cost | Avg. weight loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wegovy | Weekly injection | $400–$460 | 15–17% |
| Mounjaro | Weekly injection | $350–$500 | ~21% |
| Duromine | Daily tablet | ~$100 | 5–10% |
| Contrave | Daily tablet | ~$300 | 5–10% |
| Xenical | Daily tablet | ~$80 | 3–5% |
Delivery to NSW
For injectable medications (Wegovy, Mounjaro), providers use cold-chain shipping to maintain the medication's required temperature (2–8°C). Most NSW addresses receive delivery within 1–2 business days.
If you prefer not to wait for delivery, choose a pay-per-consult provider that issues e-scripts — you can fill these at any local pharmacy immediately.