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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Highlands Ranch, CO

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 Highlands Ranch.

Physicians near Highlands Ranch, CO from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
18
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Highlands Ranch, Zepbound in Highlands Ranch

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Highlands Ranch, Wegovy in Highlands Ranch, Semaglutide in Highlands Ranch

§ 02Provider directory: Colorado
18 of 18 shown

Find a Mounjaro provider in Highlands Ranch.

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 Highlands Ranch
18 providers · Highlands Ranch, CO

How to get Mounjaro in Highlands Ranch.

18 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Highlands Ranch, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Highlands Ranch
18 physicians
18 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Highlands Ranch, most listed as Family Medicine (11), Internal Medicine (6) and Nurse Practitioner, Family (1). 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 Littleton (23 providers), Centennial (23 providers) and Parker (21 providers).
Around the prescription in Highlands Ranch
7 listed nearby
26 dietitians, 9 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Highlands Ranch.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Colorado 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 Colorado’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 Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch, Colorado has a population of 103,444 people. The adult obesity rate in Highlands Ranch is an age-adjusted estimate of 23.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the Colorado state rate of 25%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 5.8% of adults in Highlands Ranch. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 12.6% of adults in Highlands Ranch.

of Highlands Ranch adults have obesity
23.9%
diagnosed diabetes
5.8%
no regular physical activity
12.6%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Highlands Ranch
6 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Highlands Ranch.

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

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

Fitness clubs and recreation centers run classes and pools, an easier start than a weight room.

Life Time
FITNESS
3.9 on Google · 658 reviews
5000 E Dry Creek Rd
Website
Sculpted MD Training and Recovery
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 48 reviews
5690 County Line Pl Unit b
Website
Fitness Premier Highlands Ranch
FITNESS
4.3 on Google · 6 reviews
2680 E County Line Rd C
Website
Chuze Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 673 reviews
9449 S University Blvd
Website
StretchLab Highlands Ranch
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 240 reviews
1485 Park Central Dr Suite 100
Website
YogaSix Highlands Ranch
STUDIO
4.9 on Google · 156 reviews
9567 S University Blvd
Website

Nutritionists

A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.

Kristen Burkett, CNTP
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
750 Mueller Dr
Call 303-346-5555NPI 1134526767
Denise Derosier, CNTP
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
8421 Stonybridge Cir
Call 720-203-1299NPI 1831516665
Stephenie Griggs
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
628 Sylvestor Trl
Call 303-808-6755NPI 1609440544
Svetlana Heller, CNT
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
9085 E Mineral Cir Ste 255
Call 303-933-3479NPI 1376316976
Amy Hicks, SLP,
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
9427 S University Blvd
Call 720-531-4911NPI 1427241678
Carly Micek
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2525 15Th St
Call 859-779-0419NPI 1548149180
§ 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 Highlands Ranch

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

Mounjaro in other states

Physicians from the federal NPI registry in the states we cover. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in Colorado

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]