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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Westminster, CO

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

Physicians near Westminster, CO from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
26
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Westminster, Mounjaro in Westminster

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

§ 02Provider directory: Colorado
26 of 26 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Westminster.

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 Westminster
26 providers · Westminster, CO

How to get Zepbound in Westminster.

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

Physicians in Westminster
26 physicians
26 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Westminster, most listed as Family Medicine (13), Internal Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (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 Northglenn (17 providers), Broomfield (17 providers) and Arvada (24 providers).
Around the prescription in Westminster
7 listed nearby
37 dietitians, 8 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Westminster.
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 Westminster

Westminster, Colorado has a population of 116,317 people. The adult obesity rate in Westminster is an age-adjusted estimate of 27.6%, 2.6 percentage points above the Colorado state rate of 25%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.2% of adults in Westminster. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 17% of adults in Westminster.

of Westminster adults have obesity
27.6%
diagnosed diabetes
8.2%
no regular physical activity
17%

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

Estimate your weight lossthe tirzepatide dosing schedule
§ 05Support around Zepbound in Westminster
6 gyms

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

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

VASA Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 1,385 reviews
8543 Church Ranch Blvd
Website
Chuze Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 1,345 reviews
8601 Sheridan Blvd #500
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 693 reviews
5005 W 72nd Ave Ste 100
Website
Life Time
GYM
3.8 on Google · 574 reviews
397 W 148th Ave
Website
City Park Fitness Center
GYM
4.7 on Google · 158 reviews
10475 Sheridan Blvd
Website
Westminster Swim & Fitness Center
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 420 reviews
3290 W 76th Ave
Website

Registered dietitians

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

Carey Baldwin, RD, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
14330 Lipan St
Call 612-930-9946NPI 1417733734
Dorothy Berens, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
200 Exempla Cir
Call 303-689-4000NPI 1114549516
Elise Campbell
RD
Registered dietitian
7493 Irving St
Call 720-365-2600NPI 1730956319
Magan Castlebury, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
10855 Circle Point Rd Apt Q-209
Call 316-619-9544NPI 1548807605
Alexandria Chavez, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
12230 Washington Center Pkwy Apt 366
Call 720-236-0484NPI 1922931856
Aaron Deutsch, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
11555 Harlan St
Call 804-615-1188NPI 1609635317
§ 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 Westminster

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

Zepbound in other states

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 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]