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

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in Altoona, PA

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

average Mounjaro weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
33
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: Pennsylvania
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Find a Mounjaro provider in Pennsylvania.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the Pennsylvania 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 Altoona
34 providers · Altoona, PA

How to get Mounjaro in Altoona.

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

Prescribers in Altoona
34 prescribers
34 GLP-1 prescribers in Altoona, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (6). Any Pennsylvania-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Mounjaro, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Harrisburg (36 providers), Pittsburgh (40 providers) and York (38 providers).
Around the prescription in Altoona
6 listed nearby
36 dietitians, 6 gyms, 5 fitness clubs, 2 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 4 places to move are on record near Altoona.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Pennsylvania Medicaid covers GLP-1s for diabetes but not for weight loss. Employer and private plans can still cover them; that 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 Pennsylvania’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 Altoona

Altoona, Pennsylvania has a population of 43,963 people. The adult obesity rate in Altoona is an age-adjusted estimate of 37.6%, 3.4 percentage points above the Pennsylvania state rate of 34.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.7% of adults in Altoona. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 26.4% of adults in Altoona.

of Altoona adults have obesity
37.6%
diagnosed diabetes
10.7%
no regular physical activity
26.4%

Age-adjusted estimates for Altoona, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2024 release.

Estimate your weight lossweight regain after stopping
§ 05Support around Mounjaro in Altoona
6 gyms

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

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Altoona, PA, 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
4.4 on Google · 629 reviews
3240 Pleasant Valley Blvd
Website
The Summit Tennis and Athletic Club
GYM
4.1 on Google · 284 reviews
2900 W Plank Rd #1
Website
Gorilla House Gym
GYM
4.7 on Google · 133 reviews
3200 Fairway Dr
Website
The Underground Gym
GYM
4.9 on Google · 59 reviews
2800 8th Ave
Website
Dorman's Gym
GYM
4.9 on Google · 49 reviews
2900 Beale Ave Ste 110 - Entrance E
Website
Dauntless Strength and Athletics
GYM
5.0 on Google · 21 reviews
1633 E Pleasant Valley Blvd
Website

Registered dietitians

A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.

Casey Anna, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd
Call 814-943-8164NPI 1477371797
Dona Baughman, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
620 Howard Ave
Call 814-889-3251NPI 1396575718
John Beschler, RDLDN
RD
Registered dietitian
1503 17Th Ave
Call 814-944-9980NPI 1396925582
Amanda Blocher, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
301 Valley View Blvd
Call 814-944-0845NPI 1205083367
Breanna Calhoun, MS, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
620 Howard Ave
Call 814-889-2011NPI 1013513860
Emma Celmo, MS, RDN, LD. CDCES
RD
Registered dietitian
620 Howard Ave
Call 814-889-2351NPI 1275207813
§ 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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Mounjaro in other states

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in Pennsylvania

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]