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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Aventura, FL

Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
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Mounjaro is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight management.[1] The tirzepatide approved for chronic weight management is Zepbound in Aventura.

Physicians near Aventura, FL from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
32
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Aventura, Zepbound in Aventura

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Aventura, Wegovy in Aventura, Semaglutide in Aventura

§ 02Provider directory: Florida
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Find a Mounjaro provider in Aventura.

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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Aventura
32 providers · Aventura, FL

How to get Mounjaro in Aventura.

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

Physicians in Aventura
32 physicians
32 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Aventura, most listed as Internal Medicine (12), Family Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (5). 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 Hallandale Beach (27 providers), North Miami Beach (24 providers) and North Miami (35 providers).
Around the prescription in Aventura
7 listed nearby
29 dietitians, 3 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 5 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 4 places to move are on record near Aventura.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Florida 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 Florida’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 Aventura

Aventura, Florida has a population of 40,242 people. The adult obesity rate in Aventura is an age-adjusted estimate of 24.6%, 5 percentage points below the Florida state rate of 29.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.3% of adults in Aventura. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21.4% of adults in Aventura.

of Aventura adults have obesity
24.6%
diagnosed diabetes
9.3%
no regular physical activity
21.4%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Aventura
6 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Aventura.

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

KODIAK FITNESS CENTER
GYM
4.9 on Google · 1,445 reviews
17050 Collins Ave
Website
Iron Bodyfit Aventura
GYM
5.0 on Google · 1,046 reviews
2451 NE Miami Gardens Dr #1
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 283 reviews
18839 Biscayne Blvd A
Website
INFRASPACE
GYM
5.0 on Google · 275 reviews
2820 NE 214th St Ste 909
Website
Equinox Aventura
GYM
3.1 on Google · 216 reviews
19501 Biscayne Blvd
Website
F45 Training Aventura
GYM
4.7 on Google · 180 reviews
3565 NE 207th St Suite A-12
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Dalia Almog, MS, RD, LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian
2627 Ne 203Rd St Ste 113
Call 954-629-5405NPI 1578952040
Mercedes Benadivas, RD, LDN, CLT
RD
Registered dietitian
2811 Ne 185Th St Apt 802
Call 305-409-0943NPI 1679064349
Eliane Benlolo, RDN, LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian
20900 Biscayne Blvd
Call 786-663-9818NPI 1942054408
Sarina Bialow, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
2960 Ne 207Th St
Call 609-731-3547NPI 1548030638
Dania Brener
RD
Registered dietitian
2820 Ne 214Th St Ste 814
Call 305-204-2437NPI 1811596836
Marissa Ciorciari, MS, RD, LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian
3580 Mystic Pointe Dr Ste 1B
Call 305-619-2780NPI 1750652343
§ 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 Aventura

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in Florida

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]