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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Fort Collins, CO

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Fahad Akhtar, M.D.
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Physicians near Fort Collins, CO from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
29
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Fort Collins, Mounjaro in Fort Collins

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Fort Collins, Wegovy in Fort Collins, Semaglutide in Fort Collins

§ 02Provider directory: Colorado
29 of 29 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Fort Collins.

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 Fort Collins
29 providers · Fort Collins, CO

How to get Zepbound in Fort Collins.

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

Physicians in Fort Collins
29 physicians
29 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Fort Collins, most listed as Family Medicine (11), Internal Medicine (8) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (7). 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 Loveland (12 providers), Windsor (12 providers) and Greeley (29 providers).
Around the prescription in Fort Collins
7 listed nearby
98 dietitians, 18 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Fort Collins.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Colorado 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 Colorado’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 Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado has a population of 169,810 people. The adult obesity rate in Fort Collins is an age-adjusted estimate of 24.9%, 0.1 percentage points below the Colorado state rate of 25%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.1% of adults in Fort Collins. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 14.5% of adults in Fort Collins.

of Fort Collins adults have obesity
24.9%
diagnosed diabetes
7.1%
no regular physical activity
14.5%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Fort Collins
6 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Fort Collins.

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

Nutritionists

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

Lori Adams, MS, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
2557 Spruce Creek Dr
Call 970-213-7238NPI 1962165688
Chelsea Babcock, NTP, HHP
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2907 Sagebrush Dr
Call 970-396-1402NPI 1649155029
Emma Boehner
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
606 Locust Grove Dr
Call 916-200-9778NPI 1477465151
Megan Carpenter
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2321 Tarragon Ln
Call 303-704-8615NPI 1902437395
Jennifer Fieldhack
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
411 Pearl St
Call 970-632-1918NPI 1164396222
Elizabeth Hankins, OTR/L
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
9625 Williamsburg St
Call 303-512-3377NPI 1659654069

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Planet Fitness
FITNESS
4.3 on Google · 141 reviews
126 W Troutman Pkwy
Website
Fit Five Lagree
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 129 reviews
130 W Olive St
Website
StraightLine Fitness Studio
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 113 reviews
1606 S Lemay Ave Ste 102B
Website
GRIT Strength & Movement
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 65 reviews
208 S College Ave
Website
Club Ten24
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 63 reviews
2160 W Drake Rd Ste A4
Website
Sigma Performance Center
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 49 reviews
3201 E Mulberry St Unit K
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
Find Zepbound providers in Fort Collins

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

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Colorado

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]