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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Wilmington, NC

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

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
33
as of today
§ 02Provider directory: North Carolina
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§ 03Getting Mounjaro in Wilmington
33 providers · Wilmington, NC

How to get Mounjaro in Wilmington.

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

Prescribers in Wilmington
33 prescribers
33 GLP-1 prescribers in Wilmington, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (12) and Internal Medicine (7). Any North Carolina-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Jacksonville (24 providers), New Bern (27 providers) and Goldsboro (27 providers).
Around the prescription in Wilmington
7 listed nearby
112 dietitians, 8 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Wilmington.
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 Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina has a population of 115,451 people. The adult obesity rate in Wilmington is an age-adjusted estimate of 33.2%, 1.3 percentage points below the North Carolina state rate of 34.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.1% of adults in Wilmington. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 22.1% of adults in Wilmington.

of Wilmington adults have obesity
33.2%
diagnosed diabetes
10.1%
no regular physical activity
22.1%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Wilmington
6 dietitians

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

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

Jonelle Addabbo, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1505 Medical Center Dr
Call 910-239-3562NPI 1053811745
Sarah Adkisson, MS, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
302 Yulan Dr
Call 615-636-9143NPI 1578338893
Kenneth Allen, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
2106 Barnett Ave
Call 910-622-3096NPI 1912521626
Nancy Angell, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
114 Kenneth Ct
Call 910-297-0656NPI 1518416205
Ashley Barton, Registered Dietitian
RD
Registered dietitian
1650 Greenfield St
Call 910-798-3500NPI 1104483999
Rachael Bell, MS, RDN, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
5129 Oleander Dr Ste 103
Call 910-663-5166NPI 1659043933

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 1310 reviews
68A S Kerr Ave
Website
Crunch Fitness - Wilmington
GYM
4.8 on Google · 988 reviews
356 College Rd
Website
Fit4life Health Clubs - Wilmington Shipyard Blvd
GYM
4.5 on Google · 625 reviews
4310 Shipyard Blvd #104
Website
Unleashed Fitness
GYM
5.0 on Google · 479 reviews
1108 Princess St
Website
Fit4life Health Clubs - Wilmington N. College Rd
GYM
4.6 on Google · 416 reviews
2307 N College Rd
Website
Lakeside Fitness Wilmington
GYM
4.9 on Google · 237 reviews
11 S Kerr Ave
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]