[Australia/NZ] Australia supply check-in today

Sydney check-in here, still hunting around for a chemist that reliably holds stock but the early-week idea tracks with what I've seen. Down about 25 lbs since starting and honestly the routine of grabbing extras whenever they land has saved me a couple of near-gaps. Keeps the fridge backup trick in mind too.

Adelaide-adjacent question from me since I'm actually a Yank on Mounjaro too, but the grabbing-an-extra-when-it-lands habit is what got me through our compound shortage here -- I'd rather have a spare pen in the fridge than another close call. Twelve pounds down so far and the routine matters more than the number some weeks. Hope the sourcing sorts itself out for you.

Melbourne trips every couple of months are how I stock up when visiting family, though I'm on the oral version so no fridge stash needed -- just a spare box in the cupboard. Early-week pharmacy runs have been my rule too, never had a miss yet.

Brisbane-adjacent here and the early-week runs have been my rule too, plus I keep one spare vial in the fridge so a late delivery never turns into a missed shot. Down 53 lbs on tirzepatide and the buffer stash is honestly half the peace of mind. Hope your sourcing lands somewhere reliable soon.

Perth here and the spare-in-the-fridge approach is the only reason I haven't panicked yet, even though I'm only a couple kilos in. Early-week pharmacy trips have worked every time so far, so that's my routine locked in.

This part tests everyone, you're not doing anything wrong. I had the exact same worry and it turned out fine. Glad you're here.

Another Aussie here - early-week pharmacy runs plus a backup vial has been my setup too, and it's carried me through 38 lbs lost without a single missed shot. Worth building the buffer from day one rather than waiting for a supply scare.

Melbourne checking in - the buffer idea saved me around the 40 lb mark when my usual chemist went dry for a fortnight. I also found asking the pharmacist directly which days their deliveries land made timing way easier. Welcome aboard, the sourcing stress does settle down once you find your rhythm.

Sydney here - I stopped stressing around the 50 lb mark once I got on a first-name basis with my chemist and learned their delivery days. The buffer is the real peace of mind though; one spare vial has carried me through two dry spells without a missed dose. It gets way easier once you find your rhythm.

Been meaning to ask about exactly this, thanks for posting. Same story here honestly, good to hear it's not just me. Worth running past your own prescriber first.

Brisbane here, and I'm at the 37 lb mark still figuring out my rhythm too. What clicked for me was learning my chemist's delivery days early on - saved me a lot of panic. The buffer advice in this thread is solid, wish I'd started one sooner.

Melbourne check-in, down 71 lbs and still keeping the spare vial habit going - it really is the thing that gets you through the gaps. Went through two shortages before I figured out the delivery schedule thing, never again. OP, ask your prescriber early, don't wait until you're scraping the vial like I was.

Sydney here, down 58 lbs and the spare pen buffer has been a lifesaver for me too. My chemist restocks Thursdays so I ring Monday now, no more last-minute scrambles. Worth finding your local's schedule early like the others said.

US-based Wegovy user here and honestly the shortage stories sound the same over here, so the buffer habit clearly travels. Only 12 lbs in so far but I started a spare pen stash from day one after reading threads like this. Sounds like timing your pharmacy's restock day is half the battle no matter which country you're in.