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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Kannapolis, NC

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 Kannapolis.

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

city providers
26
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: North Carolina
26 of 26 shown

Find a Mounjaro provider in Kannapolis.

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 Kannapolis
26 providers · Kannapolis, NC

How to get Mounjaro in Kannapolis.

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

Physicians in Kannapolis
26 physicians
26 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Kannapolis, most listed as Family Medicine (15) and Internal Medicine (11). 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 Concord (30 providers), Mooresville (22 providers) and Cornelius (22 providers).
Around the prescription in Kannapolis
7 listed nearby
12 dietitians, 1 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 4 fitness clubs, 5 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 5 places to move are on record near Kannapolis.
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]

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 Kannapolis

Kannapolis, North Carolina has a population of 53,114 people. The adult obesity rate in Kannapolis is an age-adjusted estimate of 36%, 1.5 percentage points above the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 11.2% of adults in Kannapolis. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 25.2% of adults in Kannapolis.

of Kannapolis adults have obesity
36%
diagnosed diabetes
11.2%
no regular physical activity
25.2%

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

Estimate your weight losswhat to expect week by week
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Kannapolis
6 dietitians

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

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

Mary Creech, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
5405 Mapleridge Rd
Call 704-380-4655NPI 1518585645
Kayla Daugherty, MS, RDN, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
201 Dale Earnhardt Blvd # 201
Call 704-403-7430NPI 1831788660
Donna Gibson, RD LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
121 Greenwich Rd
Call 704-785-1043NPI 1336307479
Tonda Gridley, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
270 Copperfield Blvd Ne
Call 704-786-6521NPI 1942417019
Andrea Lockard, MS, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
201 Dale Earnhardt Blvd Ste 201
Call 704-403-7431NPI 1043941693
Darrius Marable, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
201 Dale Earnhardt Blvd
Call 704-403-7430NPI 1659051597

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 · 855 reviews
1351 S Cannon Blvd
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.9 on Google · 233 reviews
20619 Torrence Chapel Rd
Website
Workout Anytime China Grove
GYM
4.5 on Google · 178 reviews
108 US-29
Website
Elevate Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 32 reviews
1778 Dale Earnhardt Blvd
Website
CK MMA and Fitness
GYM
5.0 on Google · 23 reviews
2881 N Cannon Blvd
Website
Gym & I Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 22 reviews
507 N Cannon Blvd
§ 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 Kannapolis

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 North Carolina

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]