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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Hickory, NC

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

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
26
as of today
§ 02Provider directory: North Carolina
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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Hickory
26 providers · Hickory, NC

How to get Mounjaro in Hickory.

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

Prescribers in Hickory
26 prescribers
26 GLP-1 prescribers in Hickory, most listed as Family Medicine (12), Internal Medicine (8) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (3). Any North Carolina-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Mooresville (22 providers), Cornelius (22 providers) and Huntersville (31 providers).
Around the prescription in Hickory
6 listed nearby
36 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 3 places to move are on record near Hickory.
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 Hickory

Hickory, North Carolina has a population of 43,490 people. The adult obesity rate in Hickory is an age-adjusted estimate of 38.4%, 3.9 percentage points above the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.7% of adults in Hickory. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 24% of adults in Hickory.

of Hickory adults have obesity
38.4%
diagnosed diabetes
10.7%
no regular physical activity
24%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Hickory
6 gyms

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

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

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 · 885 reviews
2418 N Center St
Website
Perfect Workout Gym
GYM
4.8 on Google · 474 reviews
201 Conover Station Southeast
Website
Workout Anytime Hickory
GYM
4.3 on Google · 371 reviews
2515 Springs Rd NE
Website
Hickory Foundation YMCA
GYM
4.4 on Google · 263 reviews
701 1st St NW
Website
Burn Boot Camp
GYM
5.0 on Google · 150 reviews
950 2nd St NE
Website
Xcel Fitness Hickory
GYM
4.7 on Google · 137 reviews
2008 Clement Blvd NW
Website

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Hickory Fitness
FITNESS
4.6 on Google · 135 reviews
2254 US Hwy 70 SE
Website
Spa Athletic Club
FITNESS
4.7 on Google · 115 reviews
920 2nd Ave NW
Website
Catawba Valley Medical Center Fitness Plus
FITNESS
4.6 on Google · 55 reviews
810 Fairgrove Church Rd SE
Website
Fuel Hickory
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 32 reviews
315 1st Ave NW Ste 105
TrooperKat Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 24 reviews
920 2nd Ave NW suite 102
Website
C7 Fitness Studio
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 12 reviews
3387 S Hwy 127 Ste 103
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]