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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Albuquerque, NM

Verified Zepbound providers in Albuquerque, NM. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
40
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: New Mexico
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Find a Zepbound provider in New Mexico.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the New Mexico medical board. Listings are ordered by current waitlist. The provider who can see you fastest appears first. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Albuquerque
40 providers · Albuquerque, NM

How to get Zepbound in Albuquerque.

40 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Albuquerque, plus 2 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Albuquerque
40 prescribers
40 GLP-1 prescribers in Albuquerque, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (14), Family Medicine (14) and Internal Medicine (10). Any New Mexico-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Zepbound, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are Santa Fe (24 providers) and Las Cruces (29 providers).
Around the prescription in Albuquerque
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 6 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Albuquerque.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, New Mexico 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 New Mexico’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 New Mexico

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.8% of adults in New Mexico.

of New Mexico adults have obesity
34.5%
diagnosed diabetes
10.8%

Age-adjusted estimates for New Mexico, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

Estimate your weight lossGLP-1s during menopause
§ 05Support around Zepbound in Albuquerque
6 nutritionists

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

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

Danielle Arnold, MS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
4904 Piedra Rosa St Ne
Call 505-550-2006NPI 1225736903
Robert Downs, D.C
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
7400 Montgomery Blvd Ne
Call 505-881-3165NPI 1730393265
Blaise Griesel, MScN, LN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2804 Dallas St Ne
Call 505-382-3297NPI 1437970456
Sharon Griffin, PhD
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1240 Pennsylvania St Ne
Call 505-254-3535NPI 1013357235
Timothy Hess, NC, NTS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
12900 Antelope Dancer Trl Ne
Call 505-507-0753NPI 1669304101
Annalisa Hightower, LN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
7123 Paese Pl Nw
Call 505-255-6887NPI 1548814635

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Brickz Fitness
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 480 reviews
7900 San Pedro Dr NE B2
Website
Johnson Center
REC CENTER
4.3 on Google · 326 reviews
200 Cornell Dr
Website
Corrales Parks & Recreation
REC CENTER
4.5 on Google · 244 reviews
500 Jones Rd
Website
Open Gym 24/7
FITNESS
4.7 on Google · 237 reviews
4200 Wyoming Blvd NE
Website
Sabrina's Z CREW Fitness
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 230 reviews
4619 Lomas Blvd NE
Website
Board30 Albuquerque
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 196 reviews
4801 Alameda Blvd NE Ste B
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 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 →
Find Zepbound providers in New Mexico

NPI-verified Zepbound (tirzepatide) prescribers and clinics, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

Zepbound in other states

Find NPI-verified Zepbound (tirzepatide) doctors, clinics, and pharmacies in the states we cover, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in New Mexico

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]