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

Tirzepatide® providers &
prescriptions in Virginia Beach, VA

Verified Tirzepatide providers in Virginia Beach, VA. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

city providers
35
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: Virginia
35 of 35 shown

Find a Tirzepatide provider in Virginia.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the Virginia 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 Tirzepatide in Virginia Beach
35 providers · Virginia Beach, VA

How to get Tirzepatide in Virginia Beach.

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

Prescribers in Virginia Beach
35 prescribers
35 GLP-1 prescribers in Virginia Beach, most listed as Family Medicine (12), Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (11) and Internal Medicine (11). Any Virginia-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Tirzepatide, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Norfolk (37 providers), Richmond (41 providers) and Arlington (36 providers).
Around the prescription in Virginia Beach
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 5 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Virginia Beach.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Virginia 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 Virginia’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]

At a glanceMultiple (brand-specific)
Generic name
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 Virginia

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.4% of adults in Virginia.

of Virginia adults have obesity
32.3%
diagnosed diabetes
10.4%

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

Estimate your weight lossthe tirzepatide dosing schedule
§ 05Support around Tirzepatide in Virginia Beach
6 dietitians

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Virginia Beach.

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

Jenna Albert, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
4401 Fairfax Dr Ste 205
Call 571-328-7408NPI 1194350124
Shaye Arluk, MS, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Call 888-220-2214NPI 1235863671
Jennifer Armstrong, MS, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1219 Sir George Cir
Call 508-561-9972NPI 1184549578
Brittany Bailey
RD
Registered dietitian
5757 Accomac Sq
Call 931-797-5498NPI 1023635265
Sheila Bailey, R.D.,
RD
Registered dietitian
4752 Hollis Rd
Call 757-466-7420NPI 1518932375
Lauren Barkan, MS, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1009 Downshire Chase
Call 757-636-6097NPI 1376249623

Nutritionists

A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.

Nirvana Abou-Gabal, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
4445 Corporation Ln Ste 264
Call 202-460-7030NPI 1093438913
Dennis Bueso, RD
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
6201 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 110
Call 757-624-0600NPI 1417722281
Jermaine Curney
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1457 Mount Pleasant Rd Ste 101
Call 757-410-2111NPI 1982576575
Jody Greason, MS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1621 Godfrey Ln
Call 757-593-5595NPI 1215574314
Lena Landis
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1901 Amber Bay Ct
Call 717-919-1052NPI 1154027704
§ 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 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.

Cash, Zepbound (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,300
per month
Brand-name retail; Lilly self-pay vials lower for some doses[6]
Cash, Mounjaro (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
Commercial insurance (weight)
Often denied
Zepbound is on-label but frequently requires PA
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: Tirzepatide in Virginia

The questions people ask before they book.

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

Yes. Tirzepatide is the active molecule in both Eli Lilly products. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management. They are the same drug with different approved indications, and insurers treat them as separate products.[1]