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Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved November 2023Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Vestavia Hills, AL

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

Physicians near Vestavia Hills, AL from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
11
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Vestavia Hills, Mounjaro in Vestavia Hills

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Vestavia Hills, Wegovy in Vestavia Hills, Semaglutide in Vestavia Hills

§ 02Provider directory: Alabama
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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Vestavia Hills
11 providers · Vestavia Hills, AL

How to get Zepbound in Vestavia Hills.

11 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Vestavia Hills, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Vestavia Hills
11 physicians
11 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Vestavia Hills, most listed as Family Medicine (7), Internal Medicine (3) and Family Medicine, Sports Medicine (1). 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 Birmingham (39 providers), Hoover (29 providers) and Alabaster (21 providers).
Around the prescription in Vestavia Hills
6 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Vestavia Hills.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Alabama 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 Alabama’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 chronic weight management in adults. Same molecule as Mounjaro.

Zepbound is the brand name Eli Lilly uses for tirzepatide approved for chronic weight management. It is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and the first approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. The identical molecule, marketed as Mounjaro, is the FDA-approved formulation for type 2 diabetes.[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% with placebo. That is among the largest average weight reductions reported for an anti-obesity medication. Zepbound is approved as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.[1]

Bar chart of Zepbound dose strengths on the FDA label: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg
Zepbound 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 (per dose)
Active ingredient
tirzepatide
Drug class
Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonist
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
FDA approved
November 2023
Approved use
Chronic weight management (adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight-related condition) and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity
Off-label use
Type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro is the FDA-approved tirzepatide for diabetes)
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 Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills, Alabama has a population of 39,102 people. The adult obesity rate in Vestavia Hills is an age-adjusted estimate of 28.9%, 10 percentage points below the Alabama state rate of 38.9%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.9% of adults in Vestavia Hills. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 18.5% of adults in Vestavia Hills.

of Vestavia Hills adults have obesity
28.9%
diagnosed diabetes
8.9%
no regular physical activity
18.5%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Vestavia Hills
6 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Vestavia Hills.

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

Gyms near you

A gym gives you the regular movement that keeps muscle while the weight comes off.

Crunch Fitness - Hoover
GYM
4.8 on Google · 1,502 reviews
1694 Montgomery Hwy
Website
24e Health Clubs
GYM
4.9 on Google · 934 reviews
1901 6th Ave N #150
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 817 reviews
140 Wildwood Pkwy
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 774 reviews
1839 Montgomery Hwy Ste 40
Website
ARMOR GYM
GYM
4.9 on Google · 557 reviews
7001 Crestwood Blvd
24e Health Clubs
GYM
4.9 on Google · 513 reviews
Montgomery Hwy
Website

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Amped Fitness (Birmingham)
FITNESS
4.1 on Google · 663 reviews
3427 Colonnade Pkwy
Website
UAB Campus Recreation
REC CENTER
4.6 on Google · 495 reviews
1501 University Blvd
Website
Hoover Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.6 on Google · 258 reviews
600 Municipal Dr
Website
Nexus Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 194 reviews
187 Oxmoor Rd
Website
Fountain Heights Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.5 on Google · 191 reviews
1101 15th Ave N
Website
Memorial Park Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 179 reviews
524 6th Ave S
Website
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize the SURMOUNT weight-management program. Figures are means at the 72-week primary endpoint, by dose.

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 (10 mg)
−19.5%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk[2]
Mean weight change (5 mg)
−15.0%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk[2]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Zepbound weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Zepbound 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%). Most reports came during dose escalation and decreased over time.[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
25 to 29%
mild
Most reports came during dose escalation and decreased over time
Diarrhea
19 to 23%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
8 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
11 to 17%
mild
Abdominal pain
9 to 10%
moderate
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 Zepbound 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.

Zepbound monthly cost by how you pay
Pharmacy retail (no insurance)$1,000 to $1,300per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
LillyDirect self-pay, KwikPen or vial$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
Commercial insurance (weight)Often deniedOn-label for obesity but frequently requires prior authorization
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge$50per monthKwikPen only, Jul 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027, Part D enrollees who meet weight and health criteria[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial insurance with coverage only; eligibility limits apply
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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Alabama

The questions people ask before they book.

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

Zepbound and Mounjaro are both tirzepatide, made by Eli Lilly, but they carry different FDA-approved indications. Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management; Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes. Insurers treat them as separate products, and weight-loss coverage is far more restricted than diabetes coverage.[1]