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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Salt Lake City, UT

Verified Zepbound providers in Salt Lake City, UT. Checked against the NPI registry, sorted by waitlist, not by who pays us.[7]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
36
as of today
median wait
8d
first visit
telehealth
71%
of providers
cash range
$25 to $1,150
monthly
§ 02Provider directory: Utah
36 of 36 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Utah.

Every entry is checked against the NPI registry and the Utah medical board. Listings are ordered by current waitlist. The provider who can see you fastest appears first. We do not accept payment for placement.

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§ 03Getting Zepbound in Salt Lake City
36 providers · Salt Lake City, UT

How to get Zepbound in Salt Lake City.

36 GLP-1 prescribers and 7 local resource types are on record for Salt Lake City, plus 2 nearby towns in the directory.

Prescribers in Salt Lake City
36 prescribers
36 GLP-1 prescribers in Salt Lake City, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (14), Family Medicine (13) and Internal Medicine (8). Any Utah-licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or PA can prescribe Zepbound, over video or in person. The nearest towns on record are West Valley City (26 providers) and Provo (27 providers).
Around the prescription in Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Utah Medicaid covers GLP-1s for weight loss, usually with prior authorization and BMI criteria, on top of the standard diabetes coverage. Employer and private plans vary; coverage 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 Utah’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]

At a glanceMultiple (per dose)
Generic name
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)
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 Utah

Diagnosed diabetes reaches 8.1% of adults in Utah.

of Utah adults have obesity
31%
diagnosed diabetes
8.1%

Age-adjusted estimates for Utah, community figures, not individual risk. CDC BRFSS 2024.

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Salt Lake City
6 nutritionists

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in Salt Lake City.

Trials of tirzepatide paired the drug with diet counseling and regular activity. Every name below is a real listing near Salt Lake City, UT, 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.

Elise Christensen, MS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
170 N 1100 E
Call 801-855-3300NPI 1255549531
Mcauley Duda, FDN, CNP, Nutritioni
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1224 S Navajo St
Call 413-519-2374NPI 1851231765
Felicia Ferry
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
344 E 100 S Ste 301
Call 801-428-4257NPI 1588248405
Heather Khader
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1200 E 3900 S
Call 801-268-7860NPI 1457370314
Amanda Luekenga
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist · Education
1200 E 3900 S
Call 801-268-7860NPI 1396765822
Chelsie Moore, CNS
NUTRITIONIST
Nutritionist
823 S 900 E
Call 530-307-9789NPI 1861963456

Fitness clubs and recreation centers

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

South Davis Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 1431 reviews
550 N 200 W
Website
West Valley City Family Fitness Center (Rec Center)
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 1232 reviews
5415 W 3100 S
Website
Taylorsville Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 638 reviews
4948 2700 W
Website
Holladay Lions Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 613 reviews
1661 E Murray Holladay Rd
Website
The Park Center in Murray
REC CENTER
4.4 on Google · 555 reviews
202 E Murray Park Ave
Website
Redwood Recreation Center
REC CENTER
4.3 on Google · 541 reviews
3060 Lester St
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 side effects are gastrointestinal and resolve within weeks.

The most common adverse events in STEP trials were nausea (44%), diarrhea (30%), and vomiting (24%), more frequent at the 2.4 mg dose than at Ozempic doses, but typically transient.[1] Serious events were rare but include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, and an FDA boxed warning regarding thyroid C-cell tumors based on rodent data.[8]

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
12 to 24%
mild
Dose-dependent; usually eases after titration
Diarrhea
12 to 19%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 13%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 17%
mild
Decreased appetite
5 to 11%
mild
Expected pharmacologic effect
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

Most directories hide the price. We don't.

Cash prices vary roughly 50× between the brand-name retail rate and a manufacturer savings card. The number you actually pay depends on your insurance plan, your diagnosis code, and which pharmacy fills the script. Here are the ranges, plainly.

Data sources: GoodRx national retail survey[6], CMS Part D formulary files[5], Novo Nordisk patient access program.

Zepbound cash price (no insurance)
$1,000 to $1,300
per month
Brand-name retail; Lilly self-pay vials lower for some doses[6]
Commercial insurance (weight)
Often denied
On-label for obesity but frequently requires prior authorization
Medicare Part D
Not covered
Weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings card
as low as $25
per month
Commercial insurance with coverage only; eligibility limits apply
Updated weekly · last fetch 2026-05-18 04:00 UTCCost methodology →
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NPI-verified Zepbound (tirzepatide) prescribers and clinics, ordered by availability, never by who pays us.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Zepbound in Utah

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the GLPHelper 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]