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Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved May 2022 (Mounjaro) · November 2023 (Zepbound)Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Tirzepatide
(Mounjaro, Zepbound) in Daly City, CA

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

Physicians near Daly City, CA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro or Zepbound.[9]

  • Mounjaro: FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes.
  • Zepbound: FDA-approved for chronic weight management, and obstructive sleep apnea with obesity.
city providers
27
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Mounjaro in Daly City, Zepbound in Daly City

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Daly City, Wegovy in Daly City, Semaglutide in Daly City

§ 02Provider directory: California
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Find a physician in Daly City.

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§ 03Getting Tirzepatide in Daly City
27 providers · Daly City, CA

How to get Tirzepatide in Daly City.

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

Physicians in Daly City
27 physicians
27 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Daly City, most listed as Family Medicine (11), Internal Medicine (10) 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 San Bruno (11 providers), South San Francisco (24 providers) and Pacifica (7 providers).
Around the prescription in Daly City
7 listed nearby
20 dietitians, 2 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 4 places to move are on record near Daly City.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, California 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 California’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

The molecule in Mounjaro and Zepbound. It acts on two gut-hormone pathways, GIP and GLP-1.

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injection sold by Eli Lilly as Mounjaro (for type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound (for chronic weight management). It is the first approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. It activates two gut-hormone pathways rather than one, which is associated with greater average weight loss than single GLP-1 agonists.[2][3]

In SURMOUNT-1, adults with obesity (without diabetes) lost a mean of 20.9% of body weight on the 15 mg dose at 72 weeks, versus 3.1% on placebo. In the SURPASS-2 head-to-head diabetes trial, tirzepatide produced larger HbA1c and weight reductions than semaglutide 1 mg.[1]

Bar chart of Tirzepatide dose strengths on the FDA label: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg
Tirzepatide 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 (brand-specific)
Active ingredient
tirzepatide
Drug class
Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
FDA approved
May 2022 (Mounjaro) · November 2023 (Zepbound)
Approved use
Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) · chronic weight management (Zepbound)
Off-label use
Use outside the approved brand/indication is off-label
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 Daly City

Daly City, California has a population of 104,901 people. The adult obesity rate in Daly City is an age-adjusted estimate of 20.1%, 9 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.9% of adults in Daly City. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 23.6% of adults in Daly City.

of Daly City adults have obesity
20.1%
diagnosed diabetes
10.9%
no regular physical activity
23.6%

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

Estimate your weight losshair shedding during weight loss
§ 05Support around Tirzepatide in Daly City
6 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Daly City.

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

FitSculpt Kickboxing
FITNESS
4.7 on Google · 84 reviews
707 Hickey Blvd
Website
24 Hour Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 1,416 reviews
1850 Ocean Ave
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
3.8 on Google · 968 reviews
2945 Junipero Serra Blvd
Website
Crunch Fitness
GYM
3.5 on Google · 296 reviews
60 Serramonte Center
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 129 reviews
51 Colma Blvd
Website
O2 BodyFit
GYM
4.8 on Google · 32 reviews
56 Hill St
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Marilyn Benito, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
4150 Clement St
Call 415-221-4810NPI 1760661201
Norna Berry, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
395 Hickey Blvd
Call 650-301-4533NPI 1992866461
Joellen Brothers, RD,CDE
RD
Registered dietitian
395 Hickey Blvd
Call 650-301-5853NPI 1528123536
My Tu Duong Pang, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd Ste 100
Call 650-746-3140NPI 1285972422
Richard Duque, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
285 Turnstone Ct
Call 650-773-2433NPI 1629386792
Ashley Fortenberry, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
395 Hickey Blvd
Call 650-301-4454NPI 1205251691
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize the SURMOUNT weight-management program and the SURPASS diabetes program, including the SURPASS-2 head-to-head against semaglutide. Figures are means at each trial's primary endpoint.

SURMOUNT-1 randomized 2,539 adults with obesity (without diabetes) across 72 weeks. Mean weight change was −15.0% (5 mg), −19.5% (10 mg), and −20.9% (15 mg) versus −3.1% with placebo. A majority of patients on the higher doses lost ≥20% of body weight.[2]
STEP / SELECT endpoint table2.4 mg / 68 wk
Mean weight change (15 mg)
−20.9%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk vs −3.1% placebo[2]
Mean weight change (5 mg)
−15.0%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk[2]
HbA1c reduction (T2D)
−1.8 to −2.6%
SURPASS program[4]
vs. semaglutide 1 mg
Superior
SURPASS-2, HbA1c + weight[3]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average tirzepatide weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Tirzepatide side effects are stomach and gut effects.

In Zepbound's weight trials at 5 to 15 mg, the most common side effects were nausea (25 to 29%), diarrhea (19 to 23%), constipation (11 to 17%), and vomiting (8 to 13%). Mounjaro's diabetes trials showed lower rates at the same doses.[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 29%
mild
Lowest on Mounjaro 5 mg, highest on Zepbound 10 mg
Diarrhea
12 to 23%
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
Reported in Mounjaro's diabetes trials
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 Tirzepatide 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.

Tirzepatide monthly cost by how you pay
Zepbound, pharmacy retail$1,000 to $1,300per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
Zepbound, LillyDirect self-pay$299 to $699per monthKwikPen by dose: 2.5 mg $299, 5 mg $399, 7.5 mg $499, 10 to 15 mg $699. The $449 offer on 7.5 to 15 mg applies to the first purchase and to refills within 45 days. Vials start at $299
Mounjaro, pharmacy retail$1,000 to $1,200per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
Commercial insurance (T2D)$25 to $250per month copayUsually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Commercial insurance (weight)Often deniedZepbound is on-label but frequently requires PA
Medicare Part D$0 to $100per monthType 2 diabetes covered. Zepbound KwikPen for weight management is $50 a month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, Jul 2026 to Dec 2027[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Find Tirzepatide providers in Daly City

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

Tirzepatide in other states

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

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§ 09Frequently asked: Tirzepatide in California

The questions people ask before they book.

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

Tirzepatide is the active ingredient in two Eli Lilly brands: Mounjaro and Zepbound. No generic tirzepatide is FDA-approved in the US. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management. They share an active ingredient but carry different approved indications, and insurers treat them as separate products.[1]