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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Kansas City, MO

Verified Mounjaro providers in Kansas City, MO. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
38
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: Missouri
38 of 38 shown

Find a Mounjaro provider in Missouri.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the Missouri medical board. Listings are ordered by current waitlist. The provider who can see you fastest appears first. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Kansas City
38 providers · Kansas City, MO

How to get Mounjaro in Kansas City.

38 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Kansas City, plus 2 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Kansas City
38 prescribers
38 GLP-1 prescribers in Kansas City, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (15), Family Medicine (13) and Internal Medicine (5). Any Missouri-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Springfield (37 providers) and St Louis (27 providers).
Around the prescription in Kansas City
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 4 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Kansas City.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Missouri 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 Missouri’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]

At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Generic name
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
Weight management (Zepbound is the FDA-approved tirzepatide for obesity)
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 Missouri

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.7% of adults in Missouri.

of Missouri adults have obesity
34.6%
diagnosed diabetes
10.7%

Age-adjusted estimates for Missouri, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

Estimate your weight lossOzempic side effects in men
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Kansas City
6 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Kansas City.

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

Genesis Health Clubs - Power & Light
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 768 reviews
1261 Main St
Website
Metro KC Fitness - Argentine
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 452 reviews
2810 Metropolitan Ave
Website
Metro KC Fitness - Downtown
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 404 reviews
320 E 12th St
Website
Metro KC Fitness - Briarcliff
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 356 reviews
4157 N Mulberry Dr
Website
Cleaver Family YMCA
FITNESS
4.6 on Google · 291 reviews
7000 Troost Ave
Website
UMKC Campus Recreation
REC CENTER
4.5 on Google · 288 reviews
5030 Holmes St
Website

Nutritionists

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

Lindsey Barnett, FNLP
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
10610 N Marsh Ave
Call 816-617-1603NPI 1417753229
Emily Burian, MS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1665 Madison Ave
Call 816-686-1682NPI 1982320248
Natalie Jennings
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
8104 Nw Blue Grass Dr
Call 816-803-0495NPI 1184331431
Bridget Meyers
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
2401 Gillham Rd
Call 816-234-3468NPI 1215170568
§ 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 side effects are gastrointestinal and resolve within weeks.

The most common adverse events in STEP trials were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), and vomiting (24%), more frequent at the 2.4 mg dose than at Ozempic doses, but typically transient.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[8]

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 24%
mild
Dose-dependent; usually eases after titration
Diarrhea
12 to 19%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 17%
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

Most directories hide the price. We don't.

Cash prices vary roughly 50× between the brand-name retail rate and a manufacturer savings card. The number you actually pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis code, and which pharmacy fills the script. Here are the ranges, plainly.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk patient access program.

Mounjaro cash price (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,200
per month
Brand-name retail average[6]
Commercial insurance (T2D)
$25 to $250
per month copay
Usually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Medicare Part D
$0 to $100
per month
T2D covered; weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings card
as low as $25
per month
Commercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Updated weekly · last fetch 2026-05-18 04:00 UTCCost methodology →
Find Mounjaro providers in Missouri

NPI-verified Mounjaro (tirzepatide) prescribers and clinics, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

Mounjaro in other states

Find NPI-verified Mounjaro (tirzepatide) doctors, clinics, and pharmacies in the states we cover, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in Missouri

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the GLPHelper 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]