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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Cleveland, OH

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

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

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
37
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Ohio
37 of 37 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Cleveland.

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 Cleveland
37 providers · Cleveland, OH

How to get Zepbound in Cleveland.

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

Physicians in Cleveland
37 physicians
37 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Cleveland, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (13) and Internal Medicine (7). 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 Lakewood (21 providers), Cleveland Heights (10 providers) and Parma (22 providers).
Around the prescription in Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Ohio 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 Ohio’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 Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio has a population of 372,624 people. The adult obesity rate in Cleveland is an age-adjusted estimate of 42.4%, 5.5 percentage points above the Ohio state rate of 36.9%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 16.7% of adults in Cleveland. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 33.7% of adults in Cleveland.

of Cleveland adults have obesity
42.4%
diagnosed diabetes
16.7%
no regular physical activity
33.7%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Cleveland
6 fitness clubs

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

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

Michael Zone Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.2 on Google · 550 reviews
6301 Lorain Ave
Website
Warrensville Heights Family YMCA
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 528 reviews
4433 Northfield Rd
Website
Collinwood Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 469 reviews
16300 Lakeshore Blvd
Website
Lakewood Family YMCA
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 379 reviews
16915 Detroit Ave
Website
Gunning Park Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.3 on Google · 355 reviews
16700 Puritas Ave
Website
Seven Hills Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.1 on Google · 346 reviews
7777 Summit View Dr
Website

Nutritionists

A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.

Andrea Adler, RD
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
9500 Euclid Ave
Call 800-223-2273NPI 1376632117
Delaney Baumbick
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
19096 Coffinberry Blvd
Call 216-280-0046NPI 1205645165
Stephanie Belsito
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
10701 East Blvd
Call 440-390-8311NPI 1902006547
Pintoo Desai
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
2826 Park Dr
Call 440-888-7827NPI 1639097892
Karen Giaco, RD
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
9500 Euclid Ave
Call 800-223-2273NPI 1265684807
Sharon Groh-Wargo, Ph.D
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
2500 Metrohealth Dr
Call 216-778-7800NPI 1225053069
§ 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 Cleveland

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 Ohio

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]