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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in St. Louis Park, MN

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 St. Louis Park.

Physicians near St. Louis Park, MN from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
9
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in St. Louis Park, Zepbound in St. Louis Park

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in St. Louis Park, Wegovy in St. Louis Park, Semaglutide in St. Louis Park

§ 02Provider directory: Minnesota
9 of 9 shown

Find a Mounjaro provider in St. Louis Park.

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 St. Louis Park
9 providers · St. Louis Park, MN

How to get Mounjaro in St. Louis Park.

9 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for St. Louis Park, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in St. Louis Park
9 physicians
9 physicians from the federal NPI registry in St. Louis Park, most listed as Family Medicine (7) and Internal Medicine (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 Edina (30 providers), Minnetonka (25 providers) and Minneapolis (36 providers).
Around the prescription in St. Louis Park
6 listed nearby
4 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 5 places to move are on record near St. Louis Park.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Minnesota Medicaid covers GLP-1s for weight loss, usually with prior authorization and BMI criteria, on top of the standard diabetes coverage. Employer and private plans vary; coverage 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 Minnesota’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 St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park, Minnesota has a population of 50,010 people. The adult obesity rate in St. Louis Park is an age-adjusted estimate of 25.4%, 6.9 percentage points below the Minnesota state rate of 32.3%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 6.4% of adults in St. Louis Park. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 15.5% of adults in St. Louis Park.

of St. Louis Park adults have obesity
25.4%
diagnosed diabetes
6.4%
no regular physical activity
15.5%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in St. Louis Park
6 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in St. Louis Park.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near St. Louis Park, MN, 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.

Vital Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 31 reviews
5710 W 36th St
Website
Fly Body Fitness
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 24 reviews
7600 W 27th St #217
Website
Pulse Barre + Fitness | St. Louis Park
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 10 reviews
THE SHOPS AT WESTEND, #1645
Website
Life Time
GYM
3.8 on Google · 358 reviews
5525 Cedar Lk Rd S
Website
Status Strength and Fitness
GYM
4.9 on Google · 179 reviews
4832 Park Glen Rd
Website
Pure Barre Minneapolis | St. Louis Park
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 161 reviews
5620 W 36th St
Website

Gyms near you

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

LA Fitness
GYM
3.8 on Google · 643 reviews
3555 MN-100
Website
Life Time
GYM
3.8 on Google · 358 reviews
5525 Cedar Lk Rd S
Website
Status Strength and Fitness
GYM
4.9 on Google · 179 reviews
4832 Park Glen Rd
Website
Train Your Way Fitness
GYM
4.9 on Google · 171 reviews
5000 W 35th St
Website
F45 Training St Louis Park
GYM
4.9 on Google · 137 reviews
3440 Beltline Blvd
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
5.0 on Google · 70 reviews
1637 West End Blvd
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
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Mounjaro in other states

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in Minnesota

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]