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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Norwood, MA

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 Norwood.

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

city providers
25
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Massachusetts
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Find a Mounjaro provider in Norwood.

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 Norwood
25 providers · Norwood, MA

How to get Mounjaro in Norwood.

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

Physicians in Norwood
25 physicians
25 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Norwood, most listed as Internal Medicine (12), Family Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2). 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 Needham (20 providers), Brookline (14 providers) and Newton (24 providers).
Around the prescription in Norwood
7 listed nearby
30 dietitians, 2 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 3 places to move are on record near Norwood.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Limited
As of April 2026, Massachusetts Medicaid covers GLP-1s for weight loss only in limited cases (BMI 30+, or 27+ with a related condition; narrowing in July 2026). Diabetes coverage is broader. Employer and private plans vary by plan.

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 Massachusetts’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 Norwood

Norwood, Massachusetts has a population of 31,611 people. The adult obesity rate in Norwood is an age-adjusted estimate of 25.1%, 1.9 percentage points below the Massachusetts state rate of 27%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.9% of adults in Norwood. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 17.6% of adults in Norwood.

of Norwood adults have obesity
25.1%
diagnosed diabetes
7.9%
no regular physical activity
17.6%

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

Estimate your weight lossweight regain after stopping
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Norwood
6 dietitians

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

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

Registered dietitians

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

Sarah Anderson, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
403 Belmont St
Call 508-856-0104NPI 1316623010
Lisa Bielak, MS, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
800 Washington St
Call 781-769-4000NPI 1275855918
Dara Borto, MS, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
55 Fruit St
Call 617-726-8705NPI 1376768143
Gabriela Cohen, MS, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
100 Morse St Ste 212
Call 786-972-7396NPI 1023737863
Sarah Criscuolo, MS, RD, LDN, CSN,CPT
RD
Registered dietitian
100 Morse St Ste 212
Call 781-269-1623NPI 1275252504
Samantha Dauphinee, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Sports Dietetics
1 Patriot Pl
Call 508-543-8200NPI 1306410618

Gyms near you

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

LA Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 772 reviews
20 Providence Hwy
Website
COMPETE Strength & Conditioning
GYM
5.0 on Google · 431 reviews
576 Pleasant St
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 379 reviews
695 Providence Hwy
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 329 reviews
418 Walpole St
Website
Life Time
GYM
3.6 on Google · 325 reviews
44 Harvard St
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 152 reviews
111 Lenox St
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 Norwood

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 Massachusetts

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]