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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Bethel Park, PA

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

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
33
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Bethel Park, Mounjaro in Bethel Park

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Bethel Park, Wegovy in Bethel Park, Semaglutide in Bethel Park

§ 02Provider directory: Pennsylvania
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Find a Zepbound provider in Bethel Park.

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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Bethel Park
33 providers · Bethel Park, PA

How to get Zepbound in Bethel Park.

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

Physicians in Bethel Park
33 physicians
33 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Bethel Park, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (9) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (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 Pittsburgh (40 providers), Altoona (34 providers) and State College (25 providers).
Around the prescription in Bethel Park
7 listed nearby
13 dietitians, 3 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Bethel Park.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania’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 Bethel Park

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has a population of 33,577 people. The adult obesity rate in Bethel Park is an age-adjusted estimate of 28.4%, 5.8 percentage points below the Pennsylvania state rate of 34.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 7.6% of adults in Bethel Park. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 16.9% of adults in Bethel Park.

of Bethel Park adults have obesity
28.4%
diagnosed diabetes
7.6%
no regular physical activity
16.9%

Age-adjusted estimates for Bethel Park, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2024 release.

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Bethel Park
6 dietitians

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Bethel Park.

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

Lindsey Bonneau, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
518 Clifton Rd
Call 412-330-9934NPI 1952914137
Gina Byers, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
112 Old Village Lane
Call 267-614-0836NPI 1629877659
Allison Caparoula, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
2000 Oxford Dr Ste 430
Call 412-942-2151NPI 1285110734
Elise Emanuele, MS,RD,LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
4727 Friendship Ave Ste 140
Call 412-235-5900NPI 1740701267
Megan Heck, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
4607 Library Rd
Call 724-201-6339NPI 1649013897
Patricia Iampietro, RD, LDN
RD
Registered dietitian
5549 Florida Ave
Call 412-290-1691NPI 1407353485

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 349 reviews
5821 Library Rd
Website
Highpoint Fitness
GYM
4.6 on Google · 206 reviews
1000 Higbee Dr
Website
Iron 24 Fitness + Recovery
GYM
4.9 on Google · 189 reviews
4603 Library Rd A-11
Website
Spencer Family YMCA
GYM
4.2 on Google · 136 reviews
305 Church Rd
Website
Iron City Elite Fitness and Performance
GYM
5.0 on Google · 135 reviews
4156 Library Rd
Website
Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training
GYM
5.0 on Google · 133 reviews
5372 Enterprise Blvd
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
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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Pennsylvania

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]