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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in North Charleston, SC

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

Physicians near North Charleston, SC from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
28
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in North Charleston, Mounjaro in North Charleston

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in North Charleston, Wegovy in North Charleston, Semaglutide in North Charleston

§ 02Provider directory: South Carolina
28 of 28 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in North Charleston.

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 North Charleston
28 providers · North Charleston, SC

How to get Zepbound in North Charleston.

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

Physicians in North Charleston
28 physicians
28 physicians from the federal NPI registry in North Charleston, most listed as Family Medicine (14), Internal Medicine (11) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2). 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 Goose Creek (17 providers), Charleston (37 providers) and Summerville (21 providers).
Around the prescription in North Charleston
7 listed nearby
25 dietitians, 3 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near North Charleston.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, South Carolina 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 South Carolina’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 North Charleston

North Charleston, South Carolina has a population of 114,852 people. The adult obesity rate in North Charleston is an age-adjusted estimate of 35.6%, 1 percentage points above the South Carolina state rate of 34.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 13.7% of adults in North Charleston. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 27.4% of adults in North Charleston.

of North Charleston adults have obesity
35.6%
diagnosed diabetes
13.7%
no regular physical activity
27.4%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in North Charleston
6 dietitians

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in North Charleston.

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

Grace Anderson, RN
RD
Registered dietitian
8251 Windsor Hill Blvd Apt 9303
Call 423-366-1863NPI 1194544692
Karla Beckwith, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
4050 Bridge View Dr
Call 843-953-0071NPI 1255679932
Hannah Bieze, RD
RD
Registered dietitian · Pediatric
2250 Mall Dr
Call 615-481-0418NPI 1730707217
Haela Booth-Howe, MS, RD, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
848 Folly Rd
Call 843-300-1693NPI 1225718430
Wynne Dexter
RD
Registered dietitian
4050 Bridge View Dr Ste 600
Call 843-953-0038NPI 1972919231
Carrie Gentry, RDN, LD
RD
Registered dietitian
6450 Rivers Ave
Call 843-818-5100NPI 1639947773

Gyms near you

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

Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 1,047 reviews
2150 Northwoods Blvd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.3 on Google · 854 reviews
2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Website
Air Base Fitness & Sports Center
GYM
4.6 on Google · 189 reviews
205 W Hill Blvd
The Zoo Health Club-Charleston
GYM
4.5 on Google · 132 reviews
2243 Ashley Crossing Dr Ste b suite b
Website
Big Work Fitness Club
GYM
4.8 on Google · 125 reviews
16 Conroy St
Website
Park Circle Athletic Club
GYM
4.7 on Google · 110 reviews
1005 E Montague Ave
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 North Charleston

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 South Carolina

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]