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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 Puyallup, WA

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

Physicians near Puyallup, WA 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
21
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Mounjaro in Puyallup, Zepbound in Puyallup

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Puyallup, Wegovy in Puyallup, Semaglutide in Puyallup

§ 02Provider directory: Washington
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Find a physician in Puyallup.

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 Puyallup
21 providers · Puyallup, WA

How to get Tirzepatide in Puyallup.

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

Physicians in Puyallup
21 physicians
21 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Puyallup, most listed as Family Medicine (11), Internal Medicine (6) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (3). 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 Spanaway (10 providers), Auburn (28 providers) and Federal Way (23 providers).
Around the prescription in Puyallup
7 listed nearby
38 dietitians, 8 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Puyallup.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Washington 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 Washington’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 Puyallup

Puyallup, Washington has a population of 42,973 people. The adult obesity rate in Puyallup is an age-adjusted estimate of 36.9%, 5.4 percentage points above the Washington state rate of 31.5%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.6% of adults in Puyallup. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 18.8% of adults in Puyallup.

of Puyallup adults have obesity
36.9%
diagnosed diabetes
9.6%
no regular physical activity
18.8%

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

Estimate your weight lossthe science of Ozempic face
§ 05Support around Tirzepatide in Puyallup
6 fitness clubs

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

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

CrossFit Puyallup
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 90 reviews
2323 Pioneer Wy E suite d
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 1,307 reviews
625 River Rd
Website
Mel Korum Family YMCA
FITNESS
4.4 on Google · 1,212 reviews
302 43rd Ave SE
Website
UFC FIT Puyallup
GYM
4.2 on Google · 592 reviews
307 37th Ave SE
Website
F45 Training South Hill
GYM
5.0 on Google · 310 reviews
13103 Meridian E
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
3.7 on Google · 134 reviews
14312 Meridian E
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Breanna Baildon, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
10210 123Rd Street Ct E Ste D
Call 253-227-4899NPI 1881062958
Robin Beeson, MS, RDN, CD
RD
Registered dietitian
7808 Pacific Ave Ste 3
Call 253-503-6178NPI 1528117637
Sophia Charitou, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
10210 123Rd Street Ct E Ste D
Call 253-227-4899NPI 1700596491
Megan Charles
RD
Registered dietitian
17506 80Th Avenue Ct E
Call 541-520-7867NPI 1144921735
Ali Coster, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1408 3Rd St Se Ste 200
Call 253-268-3345NPI 1295344067
Melissa Curtis, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
4411 2Nd St Sw Ste 5
Call 253-227-4899NPI 1821776857
§ 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 Puyallup

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

Tirzepatide in other states

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§ 09Frequently asked: Tirzepatide in Washington

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]