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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 South Burlington, VT

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

Physicians near South Burlington, VT 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
28
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Mounjaro in South Burlington, Zepbound in South Burlington

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in South Burlington, Wegovy in South Burlington, Semaglutide in South Burlington

§ 02Provider directory: Vermont
28 of 28 shown

Find a physician in South Burlington.

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 Tirzepatide in South Burlington
28 providers · South Burlington, VT

How to get Tirzepatide in South Burlington.

28 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for South Burlington, plus 1 nearby town in the directory.

Physicians in South Burlington
28 physicians
28 physicians from the federal NPI registry in South Burlington, most listed as Family Medicine (12), Internal Medicine (10) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (5). 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 Burlington (32 providers).
Around the prescription in South Burlington
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 1 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near South Burlington.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Vermont 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 Vermont’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 Vermont

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.8% of adults in Vermont.

of Vermont adults have obesity
29%
diagnosed diabetes
7.8%

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

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§ 05Support around Tirzepatide in South Burlington
6 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in South Burlington.

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

The EDGE Sports & Fitness
FITNESS
4.0 on Google · 121 reviews
75 Eastwood Dr
Website
Greater Burlington YMCA
FITNESS
3.9 on Google · 120 reviews
298 College St
Website
Queen City Yoga & Fitness
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 119 reviews
40 San Remo Dr
Website
King James Boxing and Fitness
BOXING
4.8 on Google · 98 reviews
94 W Canal St
Website
Robert Miller Community & Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.2 on Google · 62 reviews
130 Gosse Ct
Website
ALIGN Studio - Williston
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 62 reviews
31 Cottonwood Dr Ste 107
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Ellen Albertson, Ellen Albertson
RD
Registered dietitian
11 Harbor Ridge Rd
Call 802-497-0074NPI 1568755999
Brittany Baker, MS, RD, CD
RD
Registered dietitian
5 Olde Orchard Park
Call 802-458-2430NPI 1285563189
Jill Cerreta, MS, RD, CD
RD
Registered dietitian
10 Fox Run Ln
Call 802-598-0197NPI 1245516996
Jessica Fischer, MS, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
111 Colchester Ave
Call 802-847-0000NPI 1922606581
Lauren Haughey, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
56 W Twin Oaks Ter Ste 3
Call 802-622-1734NPI 1053744235
Joanne Heidkamp, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
38 Meadow Rd
Call 802-238-5414NPI 1518436211
§ 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 South Burlington

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 Vermont

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]