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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Greenacres, FL

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

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
31
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Florida
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Find a Zepbound provider in Greenacres.

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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Greenacres
31 providers · Greenacres, FL

How to get Zepbound in Greenacres.

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

Physicians in Greenacres
31 physicians
31 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Greenacres, most listed as Internal Medicine (15), Family Medicine (12) 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 Royal Palm Beach (23 providers), Boynton Beach (33 providers) and West Palm Beach (41 providers).
Around the prescription in Greenacres
6 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Greenacres.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Florida 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 Florida’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 Greenacres

Greenacres, Florida has a population of 43,990 people. The adult obesity rate in Greenacres is an age-adjusted estimate of 30.6%, 1 percentage points above the Florida state rate of 29.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 13.4% of adults in Greenacres. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 31.3% of adults in Greenacres.

of Greenacres adults have obesity
30.6%
diagnosed diabetes
13.4%
no regular physical activity
31.3%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Greenacres
6 dietitians

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

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

Registered dietitians

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

Etty Baker, MS,RD, LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian
5702 Lake Worth Rd
Call 561-357-9547NPI 1548443922
Lillian Cunningham, RD/LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian
1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
Call 561-681-2524NPI 1134221930
Suzette Decastro, MPH, MS, RDN, FAND
RD
Registered dietitian
119 Rosewood Ln
Call 561-714-1540NPI 1568127199
Marie Etienne, RD,LD
RD
Registered dietitian
7305 N Military Trl
Call 561-422-6267NPI 1649362898
Christina Raphael, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
129 Harbor Lake Cir
Call 201-844-0342NPI 1760096259
Leonid Rozenbaum, RDN, CSR, CDN, LD/N
RD
Registered dietitian · Renal
220 Foxtail Dr Apt F
Call 561-352-9858NPI 1245481233

Gyms near you

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

Crunch Fitness - Greenacres
GYM
3.7 on Google · 1,286 reviews
6846 Forest Hill Blvd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 972 reviews
6488 Lake Worth Rd
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 204 reviews
6177 Jog Rd #9D
Website
24 Hour Fitness
GYM
3.8 on Google · 72 reviews
6846 Forest Hill Blvd
Website
YouFit Gyms Greenacres
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 517 reviews
3911B Jog Rd
Website
1822 Fitness
TRAINING
5.0 on Google · 181 reviews
941 S Military Trl F-2
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 Greenacres

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

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Florida

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]