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GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved December 2017Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Ozempic® providers &
prescriptions in Davenport, IA

Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
Physician at g1v.me, an affiliated practice

Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight management.[1] The semaglutide approved for chronic weight management is Wegovy in Davenport.

Physicians near Davenport, IA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Ozempic.[9]

city providers
25
as of today

Same molecule (semaglutide): Wegovy in Davenport, Semaglutide in Davenport

Other GLP-1 medicines: Tirzepatide in Davenport, Mounjaro in Davenport, Zepbound in Davenport

§ 02Provider directory: Iowa
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Find an Ozempic provider in Davenport.

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 Ozempic in Davenport
25 providers · Davenport, IA

How to get Ozempic in Davenport.

25 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Davenport, plus 2 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Davenport
25 physicians
25 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Davenport, most listed as Internal Medicine (11), Family Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2). 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 Cedar Rapids (22 providers) and Des Moines (35 providers).
Around the prescription in Davenport
6 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 5 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Davenport.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Iowa 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 Iowa’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, and, by indirect effect, for body weight.

Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, a once-weekly subcutaneous injection in the GLP-1 receptor agonist class. It mimics a gut hormone that signals satiety to the brain and slows gastric emptying. In the trials on its FDA label, the 1 mg dose lowered HbA1c by 1.4 to 1.9 percentage points and body weight by a mean of 4.7 to 6.0 kg over 30 to 56 weeks. The 2 mg dose lowered body weight by a mean of 6.4 kg over 40 weeks.[2][3]

It is FDA-approved for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and for reducing the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with T2D and established cardiovascular disease. The same molecule, marketed by the same manufacturer as Wegovy, is the FDA-approved formulation for chronic weight management.[1]

For the receptor story in plain English, read how does ozempic work.

Rapid weight loss can change the midface. The mechanism people call ozempic face is in the research notes.

Bar chart of Ozempic dose strengths on the FDA label: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
Ozempic comes in 4 strengths: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg. The chart shows what the label lists. A prescriber sets the dose.[1]
At a glanceNDC 0169-4132
Active ingredient
semaglutide
Drug class
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
FDA approved
December 2017
Approved use
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adults)
Off-label use
Not FDA-approved for weight management. Wegovy is the semaglutide approved for it
Administration
Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly
Available doses
0.25 mg · 0.5 mg · 1 mg · 2 mg
Half-life
≈ 7 days
Pregnancy
Discontinue ≥ 2 months before planned pregnancy

Community health · CDC

Weight & metabolic health in Iowa

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.9% of adults in Iowa.

of Iowa adults have obesity
36.6%
diagnosed diabetes
9.9%

Age-adjusted estimates for Iowa, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

Estimate your weight lossweight regain after stopping
§ 05Support around Ozempic in Davenport
6 fitness clubs

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

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

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Bettendorf Family YMCA
FITNESS
4.3 on Google · 516 reviews
3800 Tanglefoot Ln
Website
Beyond the Baseline
REC CENTER
4.1 on Google · 237 reviews
1540 W 12th St
Website
North Scott Community YMCA
FITNESS
4.3 on Google · 92 reviews
104 S 3rd Ave
Website
Aura Collective Bungee Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 46 reviews
735 Federal St
Website
Triple Threat Training
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 29 reviews
1540 W 12th St
Website
Level II Fitness
FITNESS
3.8 on Google · 28 reviews
4850 Competition Dr
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Hannah Anderson, MA, RDN, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
1823 East Kimberly Road
Call 563-359-9323NPI 1790136026
Katherine Besser, RDN LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
630 E 4Th St Ste A
Call 563-324-2828NPI 1114592672
Kimberly Denman, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
2200 W Kimberly Rd
Call 563-391-0213NPI 1518392646
Alyssa Doerr, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
1823 E Kimberly Rd
Call 563-359-9323NPI 1972934768
Susan Eckert
RD
Registered dietitian
2550 E 32Nd St
Call 563-359-7105NPI 1952082380
Elizabeth Fritz, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
2200 W Kimberly Rd
Call 563-391-0213NPI 1639733033
§ 06Clinical evidence
N = 8,416 across SUSTAIN 1 to 7

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize results from the SUSTAIN program, the seven Phase III randomized trials Novo Nordisk submitted to the FDA, and the SUSTAIN-6 cardiovascular outcomes trial. Numbers below are means at the 30-week endpoint, 1 mg weekly dose.

SUSTAIN 1 through 7 compared semaglutide against placebo, sitagliptin, exenatide ER, insulin glargine, and dulaglutide. Semaglutide produced superior HbA1c and body-weight reductions in every active comparator trial.[3]
SUSTAIN endpoint table1 mg / 30 wk
HbA1c reduction
−1.4 to −1.9%
mean, 1 mg dose, 30 to 56 wk[1]
Weight change
−4.7 to −6.0 kg
mean, 1 mg dose, 30 to 56 wk[1]
Major adverse cardiac events
−26%
HR 0.74 vs. placebo[2]
Patients reaching HbA1c <7%
72%
1 mg dose, 30 wk[3]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Ozempic weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Ozempic side effects are stomach and gut effects.

In Ozempic's diabetes trials at 0.5 mg and 1 mg, the most common side effects were nausea (15.8 to 20.3%), diarrhea (8.5 to 8.8%), and vomiting (5 to 9.2%). Most reports came during dose escalation.[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. Contraindicated in personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN-2).
Effect
Frequency
Severity
Note
Nausea
15.8 to 20.3%
mild
Most common. Most reports came during dose escalation
Diarrhea
8.5 to 8.8%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 9.2%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
3.1 to 5%
mild
Abdominal pain
5.7 to 7.3%
moderate
Pancreatitis
<0.3%
serious
Discontinue if confirmed; black-box adjacent
Gallbladder disease
1.5%
serious
Cholelithiasis risk elevated with rapid weight loss
Thyroid C-cell tumors
rodent data
boxed warning
Contraindicated in MTC or MEN-2 history
§ 08Cost & coverage, published, not gated
USD · monthly

What Ozempic 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], Novo Nordisk self-pay and savings pages.

Self-pay and savings card prices checked . Retail averages from May 2026.

Ozempic monthly cost by how you pay
Pharmacy retail (no insurance)$1,476per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
NovoCare self-pay, pen$349 to $499per month0.25, 0.5, and 1 mg $349. 2 mg $499
Commercial insurance (covered)$25 to $250per month copayVaries by PBM; T2D indication usually covered
Weight managementNot approvedOzempic is not FDA-approved for weight management. Wegovy is.
Medicare Part D$0 to $100per monthT2D covered; weight loss not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial only; eligibility limits apply
Find Ozempic providers in Davenport

Physicians from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Ozempic.

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Physicians from the federal NPI registry in the states we cover. Ask each office whether it prescribes Ozempic.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Ozempic in Iowa

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the glp·helper Medical Team. Citations link to primary sources, never marketing copy.

Yes. Ozempic is a prescription-only medicine, marked Rx only on its label. A licensed prescriber (MD, DO, NP, or PA) must evaluate you before issuing a prescription.[1]