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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Pittsburgh, PA

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

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
40
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Pennsylvania
40 of 40 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Pittsburgh.

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 Pittsburgh
40 providers · Pittsburgh, PA

How to get Zepbound in Pittsburgh.

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

Physicians in Pittsburgh
40 physicians
40 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Pittsburgh, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (15), Family Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine (10). 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 Bethel Park (33 providers), Altoona (34 providers) and State College (25 providers).
Around the prescription in Pittsburgh
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 Pittsburgh.
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 Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 302,971 people. The adult obesity rate in Pittsburgh is an age-adjusted estimate of 33.8%, 0.4 percentage points below the Pennsylvania state rate of 34.2%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 11% of adults in Pittsburgh. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 23.4% of adults in Pittsburgh.

of Pittsburgh adults have obesity
33.8%
diagnosed diabetes
11%
no regular physical activity
23.4%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Pittsburgh
6 nutritionists

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

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

Dana Bodek, MS, CNS, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1903 Wentworth Ct
NPI 1457964579
Kristin Jennings, RD, LD, LDN
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
4552 Winterburn Ave
Call 412-422-0529NPI 1235256199
Emily Kilar, MS, CNS, LDN, CLC
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1305 Riverfront Dr
Call 412-716-5635NPI 1790392694
Paula Martinac, M.S
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
5655 Bryant St
Call 412-760-6809NPI 1699047357
Margaret Mosites
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
6640 Rosemoor St
Call 724-986-1429NPI 1407545288
Tokunboh Obasi, M.S.; CNS; RH (AHG)
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
5824 Forbes Ave.
Call 412-685-4016NPI 1841620663

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Pittsburgh Fitness Project
FITNESS
5.0 on Google · 178 reviews
5500 Butler St
Website
StretchLab
FITNESS
4.8 on Google · 159 reviews
1827 Smallman St
Website
Wolfpack Boxing Club
BOXING
4.8 on Google · 151 reviews
1000 Gregg St Building #9
Website
Punch Boxing & Fitness Studio
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 136 reviews
2101 Greentree Rd #119
Website
Fitness With A Twist 2.0
FITNESS
4.7 on Google · 133 reviews
1911 E Carson St
Website
Platinum Fitness Center
FITNESS
4.5 on Google · 111 reviews
Two Parkway Center, 875 Greentree Rd
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 Pittsburgh

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 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]