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Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved May 2022Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Diamond Bar, CA

Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Physician at g1v.me, an affiliated practice

Mounjaro is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight management.[1] The tirzepatide approved for chronic weight management is Zepbound in Diamond Bar.

Physicians near Diamond Bar, CA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
28
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Diamond Bar, Zepbound in Diamond Bar

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Diamond Bar, Wegovy in Diamond Bar, Semaglutide in Diamond Bar

§ 02Provider directory: California
28 of 28 shown

Find a Mounjaro provider in Diamond Bar.

Every entry comes from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Diamond Bar
28 providers · Diamond Bar, CA

How to get Mounjaro in Diamond Bar.

28 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Diamond Bar, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Diamond Bar
28 physicians
28 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Diamond Bar, most listed as Family Medicine (15) and Internal Medicine (12). A licensed clinician who evaluates you decides whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Telehealth rules vary by state. The nearest towns on record are Rowland Heights (28 providers), Pomona (37 providers) and Brea (28 providers).
Around the prescription in Diamond Bar
6 listed nearby
9 dietitians, 6 gyms, 4 fitness clubs, 5 trainers, 3 physiotherapists and 28 places to move are on record near Diamond Bar.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, California Medicaid covers GLP-1s for diabetes but not for weight loss. Employer and private plans can still cover them; that is a plan-design choice, not a state rule.

Medicaid status above is for weight-loss use and was compiled April 2026 from KFF and public Medicaid trackers; only 13 states cover it and several are mid-change, so confirm California’s current Medicaid and plan rules before booking. GLPHelper provides information and provider matching, not medical or coverage advice.

§ 04Medication factsheet
cited · last review 2026.05.19

An injectable medication for adults with type 2 diabetes. Same molecule as Zepbound.

Mounjaro is the brand name Eli Lilly uses for tirzepatide approved for type 2 diabetes. It is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and the first approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. It activates two gut-hormone pathways rather than one. The identical molecule, marketed as Zepbound, is the FDA-approved formulation for chronic weight management.[2][3]

In the SURPASS-2 head-to-head trial, tirzepatide produced greater HbA1c reductions and greater weight loss than semaglutide 1 mg across all doses. Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide lowered HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.[1]

Bar chart of Mounjaro dose strengths on the FDA label: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg
Mounjaro comes in 6 strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg. The chart shows what the label lists. A prescriber sets the dose.[1]
At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Active ingredient
tirzepatide
Drug class
Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
FDA approved
May 2022
Approved use
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adults)
Off-label use
Not FDA-approved for weight management. Zepbound is the tirzepatide approved for it
Administration
Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly
Available doses
2.5 mg · 5 mg · 7.5 mg · 10 mg · 12.5 mg · 15 mg
Half-life
≈ 5 days
Pregnancy
Discontinue ≥ 2 months before a planned pregnancy; may reduce oral contraceptive efficacy

Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in Diamond Bar

Diamond Bar, California has a population of 55,072 people. The adult obesity rate in Diamond Bar is an age-adjusted estimate of 17.9%, 11.2 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.3% of adults in Diamond Bar. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21.1% of adults in Diamond Bar.

of Diamond Bar adults have obesity
17.9%
diagnosed diabetes
10.3%
no regular physical activity
21.1%

Age-adjusted estimates for Diamond Bar, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Diamond Bar
6 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Diamond Bar.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Diamond Bar, CA, ordered as the registry lists them, never by who pays us.

Gyms near you

A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.

LA Fitness
GYM
3.7 on Google · 540 reviews
20801 Golden Springs Dr
Website
24 Hour Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 540 reviews
21560 Valley Blvd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 196 reviews
2797 S Diamond Bar Blvd
Website
F45 Training Diamond Bar
GYM
4.9 on Google · 120 reviews
303 S Diamond Bar Blvd Suite M
Website
Diamond Bar Fit Body Boot Camp
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 43 reviews
1139 S Diamond Bar Blvd Unit F
Website
Fitness & Mindset Inc
TRAINING
5.0 on Google · 10 reviews
355 S Lemon Ave J

Registered dietitians

A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.

Lubna Akbany, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Renal
5001 Birch St
Call 714-482-3596NPI 1982050175
Yi-Chen Chen, MPH, RD, CSG
RD
Registered dietitian
1918 White Star Dr
Call 626-512-7958NPI 1073899852
Silvia Delgado, R.D., C.D.E
RD
Registered dietitian
712 N Del Sol Ln
Call 909-396-4786NPI 1326289620
Lily Hong, MPH, RD, FAND, CLE
RD
Registered dietitian
20395 Yorba Linda Blvd
Call 626-518-2162NPI 1790970036
Irene Kristal, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
21465 Running Branch Rd
Call 805-300-0300NPI 1033363791
Natalie Lu, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1158 Pebblewood Dr
Call 626-241-0119NPI 1861121915
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize the SURPASS diabetes program, including the SURPASS-2 head-to-head against semaglutide. Figures are means at each trial's primary endpoint.

Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide reduced HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points and produced substantial weight loss, outperforming insulin and GLP-1 comparators. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with T2D.[4]
STEP / SELECT endpoint table2.4 mg / 68 wk
HbA1c reduction (T2D)
−1.8 to −2.6%
SURPASS program[4]
vs. semaglutide 1 mg
Superior
SURPASS-2, HbA1c + weight[3]
Mean weight change (15 mg, obesity)
−20.9%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk (Zepbound)[2]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Mounjaro weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Mounjaro side effects are stomach and gut effects.

In Mounjaro's diabetes trials at 5 to 15 mg, the most common side effects were nausea (12 to 18%), diarrhea (12 to 17%), decreased appetite (5 to 11%), and vomiting (5 to 9%). Most reports came during dose escalation and decreased over time.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[1]

Boxed warning. Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. Contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2).
Effect
Frequency
Severity
Note
Nausea
12 to 18%
mild
Most reports came during dose escalation and decreased over time
Diarrhea
12 to 17%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 9%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 7%
mild
Decreased appetite
5 to 11%
mild
Expected pharmacologic effect
Pancreatitis
<0.3%
serious
Discontinue if acute pancreatitis is suspected
Gallbladder disease
~1 to 2%
serious
Cholelithiasis risk rises with rapid weight loss
Thyroid C-cell tumors
rodent data
boxed warning
Contraindicated with MTC or MEN-2 history
§ 08Cost & coverage, published, not gated
USD · monthly

What Mounjaro costs, by how you pay.

The price you pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis, and how you buy. Manufacturer self-pay programs cost far less than pharmacy retail. Here are the ranges.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Eli Lilly self-pay and savings pages.

Self-pay and savings card prices checked . Retail averages from May 2026.

Mounjaro monthly cost by how you pay
Pharmacy retail (no insurance)$1,000 to $1,200per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
LillyDirect self-payfrom $499per monthListed at the same starting price for every strength, 2.5 mg to 15 mg
Commercial insurance (T2D)$25 to $250per month copayUsually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Medicare Part D$0 to $100per monthT2D covered; weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Find Mounjaro providers in Diamond Bar

Physicians from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.

Mounjaro in other states

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in California

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the glp·helper Medical Team. Citations link to primary sources, never marketing copy.

Mounjaro and Zepbound are both tirzepatide, made by Eli Lilly, but they carry different FDA-approved indications. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management. Insurers treat them as separate products, and coverage differs sharply between the two.[1]