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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Palm Springs, CA

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

Physicians near Palm Springs, CA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
32
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Palm Springs, Mounjaro in Palm Springs

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Palm Springs, Wegovy in Palm Springs, Semaglutide in Palm Springs

§ 02Provider directory: California
32 of 32 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Palm Springs.

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 Zepbound in Palm Springs
32 providers · Palm Springs, CA

How to get Zepbound in Palm Springs.

32 GLP-1 prescribers and 6 local resource types are on record for Palm Springs, plus 3 nearby towns in the directory.

Physicians in Palm Springs
32 physicians
32 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Palm Springs, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (10) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (4). 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 Cathedral City (24 providers), Desert Hot Springs (9 providers) and Palm Desert (28 providers).
Around the prescription in Palm Springs
6 listed nearby
18 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 5 physiotherapists and 10 places to move are on record near Palm Springs.
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

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 Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California has a population of 44,575 people. The adult obesity rate in Palm Springs is an age-adjusted estimate of 35.6%, 6.5 percentage points above the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.8% of adults in Palm Springs. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21.8% of adults in Palm Springs.

of Palm Springs adults have obesity
35.6%
diagnosed diabetes
9.8%
no regular physical activity
21.8%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Palm Springs
6 gyms

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Palm Springs.

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

EōS Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 1,379 reviews
4070 Airport Center Dr
Website
Anytime Fitness - Cathedral City, CA
GYM
4.7 on Google · 130 reviews
67555 E Palm Canyon Dr
Website
The Fitness Edge
GYM
4.4 on Google · 128 reviews
170 S Sunrise Way
Website
Crossfit Palm Springs
GYM
5.0 on Google · 127 reviews
1281 N Gene Autry Trail Unit B
Website
Kings Gym
GYM
5.0 on Google · 117 reviews
1281 Gene Autry Trail Ste o
Fit in 42 Personal Training Studio Palm Springs
GYM
4.9 on Google · 89 reviews
68100 Ramon Rd Ste B3 and B4
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Edgar Alvarado, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
275 N El Cielo Rd
Call 760-320-8814NPI 1063293421
Orville Bigelow, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
3480 E Chia Rd
Call 760-483-3480NPI 1730508961
Jared Campbell, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr
Call 760-534-5954NPI 1700869005
Bonnie Chin
RD
Registered dietitian
3961 E Camino San Miguel
Call 909-735-0627NPI 1902689706
Claire Chiu, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Pediatric
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr
Call 760-323-6272NPI 1386072502
Jessica Cruz-Castro, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
47923 Oasis St
Call 760-863-8283NPI 1982436465
§ 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
Find Zepbound providers in Palm Springs

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

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

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound 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.

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]