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

Zepbound® providers &
prescriptions in Norfolk, VA

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Physicians near Norfolk, VA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Zepbound.[9]

average Zepbound weight loss →trial-anchored estimate
city providers
37
as of today

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

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

§ 02Provider directory: Virginia
37 of 37 shown

Find a Zepbound provider in Norfolk.

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 Norfolk
37 providers · Norfolk, VA

How to get Zepbound in Norfolk.

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

Physicians in Norfolk
37 physicians
37 physicians from the federal NPI registry in Norfolk, most listed as Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (15), Family Medicine (12) and Internal Medicine (8). 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 Portsmouth (37 providers), Hampton (28 providers) and Virginia Beach (35 providers).
Around the prescription in Norfolk
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 Norfolk.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Covered
As of April 2026, Virginia 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 Virginia’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 Norfolk

Norfolk, Virginia has a population of 238,005 people. The adult obesity rate in Norfolk is an age-adjusted estimate of 41.7%, 9.4 percentage points above the Virginia state rate of 32.3%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 13.7% of adults in Norfolk. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 27.3% of adults in Norfolk.

of Norfolk adults have obesity
41.7%
diagnosed diabetes
13.7%
no regular physical activity
27.3%

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

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§ 05Support around Zepbound in Norfolk
6 dietitians

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

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

Kathryn Abbott, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
6333 Center Dr
Call 757-252-9500NPI 1982039699
Shaye Arluk, MS, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd
Call 888-220-2214NPI 1235863671
Sheila Bailey, R.D.,
RD
Registered dietitian
4752 Hollis Rd
Call 757-466-7420NPI 1518932375
Amanda Bakko, MS RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
6340 Center Dr
Call 703-466-5150NPI 1457017113
Elizabeth Barge, R.D
RD
Registered dietitian
4214 Columbus Ave
Call 757-627-2233NPI 1649405903
Laura Burross Jackson, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
601 Childrens Ln
Call 757-668-7957NPI 1447142237

Gyms near you

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

Onelife Fitness - Norfolk Gym
GYM
4.7 on Google · 1,275 reviews
1900 Monticello Ave
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 876 reviews
415 N Military Hwy Ste 23
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 632 reviews
5815 W Norfolk Rd
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.4 on Google · 378 reviews
1205 Fordham Dr
Website
Q-80 Gymnasium/ Aquatics Center
GYM
4.2 on Google · 366 reviews
1910 Decatur Ave Bldg. Q-80
Website
Somnium CrossFit
GYM
4.9 on Google · 364 reviews
7523 Ave J
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 Norfolk

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 Virginia

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]