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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Burlington, NC

Verified Mounjaro providers in Burlington, NC. Checked against the NPI registry, never ranked by who pays us.[7]

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
28
as of today
§ 02Provider directory: North Carolina
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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Burlington
28 providers · Burlington, NC

How to get Mounjaro in Burlington.

28 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Burlington, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Burlington
28 prescribers
28 GLP-1 prescribers in Burlington, most listed as Family Medicine (15), Internal Medicine (9) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (4). Any North Carolina-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Greensboro (32 providers), High Point (28 providers) and Durham (39 providers).
Around the prescription in Burlington
6 listed nearby
20 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 5 places to move are on record near Burlington.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, North Carolina 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 North Carolina’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 Burlington

Burlington, North Carolina has a population of 57,303 people. The adult obesity rate in Burlington is an age-adjusted estimate of 41.1%, 6.6 percentage points above the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 12.4% of adults in Burlington. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 27.1% of adults in Burlington.

of Burlington adults have obesity
41.1%
diagnosed diabetes
12.4%
no regular physical activity
27.1%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Burlington
6 dietitians

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

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

Nicole Alston, MS, RD/LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
319 N Graham Hopedale Rd Fl B
Call 336-513-2259NPI 1770897951
Philip Aubel, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
1248 Huffman Mill Rd
Call 336-538-8100NPI 1790351559
Elizabeth Barnes
RD
Registered dietitian
6015 Fayetteville Rd Ste 116
Call 919-335-3828NPI 1780239400
Cameron Bovais, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Renal
873 Heather Rd
Call 336-570-3494NPI 1649095894
Peyton Flinchum, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
250 Smith Church Rd
Call 252-535-8040NPI 1295254894
Grace Garrett
RD
Registered dietitian
301 E Wendover Ave Ste 311
Call 336-272-6161NPI 1568108413

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.5 on Google · 493 reviews
635 Huffman Mill Rd Ste C1
Website
Gold's Gym
GYM
3.9 on Google · 359 reviews
2358 S Church St
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
4.7 on Google · 143 reviews
1617 Glidewell Dr
Website
CrossFit Simplicity
GYM
5.0 on Google · 137 reviews
3549 S Church St
Website
Superfitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 86 reviews
309 Huffman Mill Rd
Website
Burn Boot Camp
GYM
4.7 on Google · 71 reviews
1071 Piper Ln
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 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 →
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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in North Carolina

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]