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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Port Orange, FL

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

Physicians near Port Orange, FL from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
25
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Port Orange, Mounjaro in Port Orange

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Port Orange, Wegovy in Port Orange, Semaglutide in Port Orange

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

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 Port Orange
25 providers · Port Orange, FL

How to get Zepbound in Port Orange.

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

Physicians in Port Orange
25 physicians
25 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Port Orange, most listed as Family Medicine (13), Internal Medicine (7) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2). 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 New Smyrna Beach (25 providers), Daytona Beach (32 providers) and Ormond Beach (33 providers).
Around the prescription in Port Orange
6 listed nearby
10 dietitians, 6 gyms, 5 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 3 places to move are on record near Port Orange.
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 Port Orange

Port Orange, Florida has a population of 62,596 people. The adult obesity rate in Port Orange is an age-adjusted estimate of 31.5%, 1.9 percentage points above the Florida state rate of 29.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.4% of adults in Port Orange. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 21.8% of adults in Port Orange.

of Port Orange adults have obesity
31.5%
diagnosed diabetes
9.4%
no regular physical activity
21.8%

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

Estimate your weight losshair shedding during weight loss
§ 05Support around Zepbound in Port Orange
5 fitness clubs

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Port Orange.

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

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Bounce and Bang Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 40 reviews
4645 S Clyde Morris Blvd Ste 405
Website
Fit Body Boot Camp Port Orange
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 32 reviews
3861 S Nova Rd
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 106 reviews
5521 S Williamson Blvd
Website
386 Fitness "Home of CrossFit 386"
GYM
4.7 on Google · 39 reviews
709 Samms Ave
Website
HOTWORX - Port Orange, Fl - Port Orange Pavilion
STUDIO
4.6 on Google · 35 reviews
5521 S Williamson Blvd Ste 440
Website

Gyms near you

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

LA Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 792 reviews
1810 Dunlawton Ave
Website
Anytime Fitness
GYM
4.7 on Google · 338 reviews
3761 S Nova Rd
Website
Port Orange The YMCA
GYM
3.7 on Google · 227 reviews
4701 City Center Pkwy
Website
Workout Anytime Port Orange
GYM
3.9 on Google · 223 reviews
3840 S Nova Rd Ste C
Website
Orangetheory Fitness
GYM
4.8 on Google · 106 reviews
5521 S Williamson Blvd
Website
Greater Fitness- Port Orange
GYM
4.4 on Google · 70 reviews
4639 S Clyde Morris Blvd Unit 104
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 Port Orange

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 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]