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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Round Rock, TX

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

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
39
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in Round Rock, Mounjaro in Round Rock

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in Round Rock, Wegovy in Round Rock, Semaglutide in Round Rock

§ 02Provider directory: Texas
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Find a Zepbound provider in Round Rock.

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 Round Rock
39 providers · Round Rock, TX

How to get Zepbound in Round Rock.

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

Physicians in Round Rock
39 physicians
39 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Round Rock, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (15), Family Medicine (12) and Internal Medicine (9). 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 Pflugerville (28 providers), Cedar Park (28 providers) and Georgetown (29 providers).
Around the prescription in Round Rock
7 listed nearby
6 dietitians, 4 nutritionists, 6 gyms, 6 fitness clubs, 6 trainers, 6 physiotherapists and 6 places to move are on record near Round Rock.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, Texas 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 Texas’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 Round Rock

Round Rock, Texas has a population of 119,468 people. The adult obesity rate in Round Rock is an age-adjusted estimate of 33.7%, 1.9 percentage points below the Texas state rate of 35.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.1% of adults in Round Rock. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 24.1% of adults in Round Rock.

of Round Rock adults have obesity
33.7%
diagnosed diabetes
10.1%
no regular physical activity
24.1%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Round Rock
4 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Round Rock.

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

Sean Cairns, MS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1104 S Mays St Ste 200
Call 737-484-1048NPI 1063023463
Heather Green, Nutritional Educator
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
6612 Casiano Cv
Call 401-256-0824NPI 1316486384
Cathy Hernandez
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
1912 Matagorda Dr
Call 512-736-4664NPI 1003433434
Genita Petralli, AMNA
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
896 Summit St
Call 512-879-6478NPI 1275254203

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

Clay Madsen Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.6 on Google · 740 reviews
1600 Gattis School Rd
Website
Georgetown Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.5 on Google · 566 reviews
1003 N Austin Ave
Website
StretchLab
FITNESS
4.9 on Google · 467 reviews
2800 S I-35 Frontage Rd #105
Website
Iron Forge Gym
FITNESS
4.6 on Google · 465 reviews
2000 S I-35 Frontage Rd Suite J1
Website
TITLE Boxing Club Austin North
BOXING
4.9 on Google · 373 reviews
13945 US-183 Ste C-3
Website
House of Gainz
FITNESS
4.4 on Google · 368 reviews
235 W Canyon Ridge Dr
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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Physicians from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Texas

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]