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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Rancho Cordova, CA

Verified Mounjaro providers in Rancho Cordova, CA. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
30
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: California
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Find a Mounjaro provider in California.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the California medical board. Listings are ordered by current waitlist. The provider who can see you fastest appears first. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Rancho Cordova
31 providers · Rancho Cordova, CA

How to get Mounjaro in Rancho Cordova.

31 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Rancho Cordova, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Rancho Cordova
31 prescribers
31 GLP-1 prescribers in Rancho Cordova, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (15), Family Medicine (10) and Internal Medicine (5). Any California-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Folsom (33 providers), Sacramento (44 providers) and Elk Grove (30 providers).
Around the prescription in Rancho Cordova
7 listed nearby
19 dietitians, 2 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 20 places to move are on record near Rancho Cordova.
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]

At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Generic name
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
Weight management (Zepbound is the FDA-approved tirzepatide for obesity)
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 Rancho Cordova

Rancho Cordova, California has a population of 79,332 people. The adult obesity rate in Rancho Cordova is an age-adjusted estimate of 29.5%, 0.4 percentage points above the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10% of adults in Rancho Cordova. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 20.6% of adults in Rancho Cordova.

of Rancho Cordova adults have obesity
29.5%
diagnosed diabetes
10%
no regular physical activity
20.6%

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

Estimate your weight lossthe tirzepatide dosing schedule
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Rancho Cordova
6 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Rancho Cordova.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Rancho Cordova, 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.

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.2 on Google · 813 reviews
10373 Folsom Blvd
Website
24 Hour Fitness
GYM
3.9 on Google · 542 reviews
9574 Micron Ave
Website
In-Shape Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 433 reviews
1975 Zinfandel Dr
Website
PickUp USA Fitness Rancho Cordova
GYM
4.9 on Google · 308 reviews
11135 Trade Center Dr #160
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 251 reviews
3615 Bradshaw Rd Ste C
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 155 reviews
3161-3225 Zinfandel Dr
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Kelly Barnes
RD
Registered dietitian
11705 Loisdale Way
Call 916-208-0552NPI 1578185674
Annette Dreith, RD CDE
RD
Registered dietitian
3000 Q St
Call 916-733-3333NPI 1811026859
Melissa Dupuis, MS, RD, CSR
RD
Registered dietitian
3071 Gold Canal Dr
Call 916-638-8429NPI 1245798164
Christopher Husing, R.D., L.D
RD
Registered dietitian
10665 Coloma Rd
Call 916-638-4735NPI 1215034038
Liza Iv, MS, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
9394 Big Horn Blvd
Call 916-733-5798NPI 1265041693
Leslie Kaneko, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
4400 Duckhorn Dr Ste 100
Call 916-575-8000NPI 1669550596
§ 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 side effects are gastrointestinal and resolve within weeks.

The most common adverse events in STEP trials were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), and vomiting (24%), more frequent at the 2.4 mg dose than at Ozempic doses, but typically transient.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[8]

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 24%
mild
Dose-dependent; usually eases after titration
Diarrhea
12 to 19%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 17%
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

Most directories hide the price. We don't.

Cash prices vary roughly 50× between the brand-name retail rate and a manufacturer savings card. The number you actually pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis code, and which pharmacy fills the script. Here are the ranges, plainly.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk patient access program.

Mounjaro cash price (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,200
per month
Brand-name retail average[6]
Commercial insurance (T2D)
$25 to $250
per month copay
Usually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Medicare Part D
$0 to $100
per month
T2D covered; weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings card
as low as $25
per month
Commercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Updated weekly · last fetch 2026-05-18 04:00 UTCCost methodology →
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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in California

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the GLPHelper 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]