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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Silver Spring, MD

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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 Silver Spring.

Physicians near Silver Spring, MD from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
32
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Silver Spring, Zepbound in Silver Spring

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Silver Spring, Wegovy in Silver Spring, Semaglutide in Silver Spring

§ 02Provider directory: Maryland
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Find a Mounjaro provider in Silver Spring.

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 Silver Spring
32 providers · Silver Spring, MD

How to get Mounjaro in Silver Spring.

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

Physicians in Silver Spring
32 physicians
32 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Silver Spring, most listed as Internal Medicine (11), Family Medicine (10) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (9). 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 Wheaton (5 providers), Bethesda (36 providers) and North Bethesda (11 providers).
Around the prescription in Silver Spring
7 listed nearby
51 dietitians, 22 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Silver Spring.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Maryland 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 Maryland’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 Silver Spring

Silver Spring, Maryland has a population of 81,015 people. The adult obesity rate in Silver Spring is an age-adjusted estimate of 29.2%, 3.5 percentage points below the Maryland state rate of 32.7%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.5% of adults in Silver Spring. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21% of adults in Silver Spring.

of Silver Spring adults have obesity
29.2%
diagnosed diabetes
10.5%
no regular physical activity
21%

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

Estimate your weight lossthe science of Ozempic face
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Silver Spring
6 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Silver Spring.

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

Nutritionists

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

Keegan Abernathy, MS, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
8001 Kennett St Ste B
Call 301-328-5326NPI 1730649450
Karen Basinger, M.S., L.D.N
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
3305 N Leisure World Blvd
Call 301-598-1555NPI 1972599314
Amy Burkholder, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
9210 Crosby Rd
Call 410-926-4927NPI 1245898337
Dominique Butters, CHHC
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2805 Plyers Mill Rd
Call 202-297-4497NPI 1043729635
Donna Dunston, MS, LN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
11607 Caplinger Rd
Call 202-258-3719NPI 1144698424
Emma Gardner, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
10770 Columbia Pike
Call 720-550-4204NPI 1538052543

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Rock Creek Sports Club
FITNESS
4.6 on Google · 210 reviews
8325 Grubb Rd
Website
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center
REC CENTER
4.3 on Google · 188 reviews
1319 Apple Ave Ste h200
Website
Planet Fitness
FITNESS
4.3 on Google · 167 reviews
6881 New Hampshire Ave
Website
Downtown Boxing Club
BOXING
4.8 on Google · 165 reviews
969 Thayer Ave
Website
SoldierFit - Silver Spring
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 142 reviews
12210 Plum Orchard Dr #206
Website
Be Miyghty Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 12 reviews
937 Ellsworth Dr
Website
§ 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 Silver Spring

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 Maryland

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]