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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Biloxi, MS

Verified Zepbound providers in Biloxi, MS. Checked against the NPI registry, never ranked by who pays us.[7]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
27
as of today
§ 02Provider directory: Mississippi
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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Biloxi
27 providers · Biloxi, MS

How to get Zepbound in Biloxi.

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

Prescribers in Biloxi
27 prescribers
27 GLP-1 prescribers in Biloxi, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (10) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (3). Any Mississippi-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Zepbound, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Gulfport (27 providers), Hattiesburg (29 providers) and Meridian (30 providers).
Around the prescription in Biloxi
7 listed nearby
24 dietitians, 1 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Biloxi.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Mississippi Medicaid covers GLP-1s for weight loss, usually with prior authorization and BMI criteria, on top of the standard diabetes coverage. Employer and private plans vary; coverage 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 Mississippi’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]

At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Generic name
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)
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 Biloxi

Biloxi, Mississippi has a population of 49,449 people. The adult obesity rate in Biloxi is an age-adjusted estimate of 35.6%, 4.8 percentage points below the Mississippi state rate of 40.4%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 12.3% of adults in Biloxi. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 33.4% of adults in Biloxi.

of Biloxi adults have obesity
35.6%
diagnosed diabetes
12.3%
no regular physical activity
33.4%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Biloxi
6 dietitians

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

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

Joanna Allen, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
11494 Holly Bluff Cir
Call 228-861-6466NPI 1396117891
Sarah Bankston, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
400 Veterans Ave
Call 228-523-4759NPI 1255064077
Amelia Bartolino, RD, CDN
RD
Registered dietitian
301 Fisher St
Call 228-376-2550NPI 1174366934
Lindsey Calhoun, RDN, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
19289 St. Joseph Street
Call 228-216-4824NPI 1609430206
Nieda Cummings, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
400 Veterans Ave
Call 228-523-5843NPI 1437177292
Paul Hernandez, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
400 Veterans Ave
Call 228-523-5845NPI 1801671748

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 664 reviews
2200A Bienville Blvd
Website
Crunch Fitness - D'Iberville
GYM
4.5 on Google · 615 reviews
10598 D'Iberville Blvd J
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.5 on Google · 488 reviews
2390 Pass Rd
Website
CLUB4 Fitness Gulfport
GYM
4.0 on Google · 485 reviews
1355 E Pass Rd
Website
Crooked Letter Performance
GYM
5.0 on Google · 322 reviews
3291 Warrior Dr
Website
Blake Fitness Center, Bldg 1201
GYM
3.9 on Google · 134 reviews
1201 H St
§ 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 side effects are gastrointestinal and resolve within weeks.

The most common adverse events in STEP trials were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), and vomiting (24%), more frequent at the 2.4 mg dose than at Ozempic doses, but typically transient.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[8]

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
12 to 24%
mild
Dose-dependent; usually eases after titration
Diarrhea
12 to 19%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 17%
mild
Decreased appetite
5 to 11%
mild
Expected pharmacologic effect
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

Most directories hide the price. We don't.

Cash prices vary roughly 50× between the brand-name retail rate and a manufacturer savings card. The number you actually pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis code, and which pharmacy fills the script. Here are the ranges, plainly.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk patient access program.

Zepbound cash price (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,300
per month
Brand-name retail; Lilly self-pay vials lower for some doses[6]
Commercial insurance (weight)
Often denied
On-label for obesity but frequently requires prior authorization
Medicare Part D
Not covered
Weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings card
as low as $25
per month
Commercial insurance with coverage only; eligibility limits apply
Updated weekly · last fetch 2026-05-18 04:00 UTCCost methodology →
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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Mississippi

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the GLPHelper 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]