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Mounjaro

FDA Approved

Type 2 Diabetes (off-label for weight loss)

TirzepatideEli LillyOnce weeklyApproved 2022

63Providers

$0From / mo

33Accept Insurance

How Mounjaro Works

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist - the first in its class. Unlike semaglutide-based medications that target only the GLP-1 receptor, tirzepatide activates both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, which may lead to greater appetite reduction and improved blood sugar control. This dual mechanism is believed to explain why tirzepatide produced superior weight loss results compared to semaglutide in head-to-head trials.

In the SURMOUNT-1 trial, patients on the highest dose of tirzepatide (15mg) lost an average of 22.5% of body weight over 72 weeks - the highest weight loss ever achieved by a medication in clinical trials at that time. The 10mg dose produced 19.5% weight loss, and the 5mg dose produced 15% weight loss.

Mounjaro Providers & Pricing

Provider	Starting Price	Type	Insurance	Rating
Abundant Health & Vitality Associates	$0/visitBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(53)	View
Advanced Health and ENDOCRINE	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Accepted	3.8(35)	View
Azalea Med Spa	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(9)	View
Bariatric Medicine Institute	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(99)	View
Bariatric Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.4(19)	View
Central Park Weight Loss	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	5.0(11)	View
DFW Bariatrics and General Surgery - Dallas	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Accepted	5.0(341)	View
Doctor's Orders Weight Loss Clinic	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Accepted	5.0(47)	View
Dr. Alex Fondaw, MD - Austin, TX Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Expert	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Accepted	0.0(0)	View
Dr. Robert Fortino's Medical Weight Loss Center Philadelphia	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.9(108)	View
Dr. Weight Loss of Atlanta - Buckhead	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.9(63)	View
EndoSlim Clinic NY	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.9(84)	View
Erlanger Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Cash only	4.0(29)	View
Fast Weight Loss 365	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	5.0(5)	View
General And Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	4.9(178)	View
Nashville Bariatrics	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Cash only	4.9(114)	View
New York Bariatric Group	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	4.9(490)	View
NewShape Weight Loss Clinic	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Cash only	4.8(172)	View
Oksana Aron, M.D., Medical Weight Loss	$0/visitBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	4.7(68)	View
Peachtree Surgical & Bariatrics	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Cash only	4.7(616)	View
Pound of Cure Weight Loss	$0/moBest Value	obesity_medicine_practice	Accepted	4.9(233)	View
Push Health	$0/visitBest Value	telehealth	Accepted	0.0(0)	View
Refine by Tulsi Med Spa	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(264)	View
Renew Medical Weight Loss	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(8)	View
River Oaks Beauty and Weight Loss Center	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Cash only	4.8(153)	View
Sage Bariatric Institute	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(904)	View
Scottsdale Weight Loss Center Phoenix	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	5.0(110)	View
Sky On Sky Bariatrics & Surgery	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.8(57)	View
Sue DeCotiis, MD - NYC Medical Weight Loss Doctor	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	4.4(129)	View
Transformed Medical Weight Loss Solutions	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.7(25)	View
Vermont Med spa	$0/moBest Value	med_spa	Cash only	4.7(67)	View
Vital Weight Loss MD	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	0.0(0)	View
Vitality Weight Management	$0/visitBest Value	independent_clinic	Cash only	5.0(17)	View
Weight Loss Knox	$0/moBest Value	independent_clinic	Accepted	0.0(0)	View
Dr. Vinay \| Northwestern Medical Weight Loss Clinic	$25/mo	independent_clinic	Accepted	0.0(0)	View
Alpha Medical	$29/mo	telehealth	Cash only	4.1(4,500)	View
Sesame Care	$29/visit	telehealth	Cash only	4.3(9,100)	View
GoodRx Care	$49/visit	telehealth	Accepted	4.1(8,500)	View
Cordova Weight Loss	$50/visit	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.6(143)	View
W8MD Weight Loss, Sleep & MedSpa	$50/visit	med_spa	Accepted	4.7(52)	View
Push Health	$65/visit	telehealth	Accepted	4.0(3,800)	View
Mochi Health	$69/mo	telehealth	Accepted	4.6(2,800)	View
Mochi Health, Corp	$69/mo	independent_clinic	Accepted	4.6(1,279)	View
Noom Med	$69/mo	telehealth	Accepted	3.9(0)	View
IVIM Health	$75/mo	telehealth	Accepted	3.8(1,200)	View
GobyMeds	$93/visit	telehealth	Cash only	4.2(950)	View
PlushCare	$99/visit	telehealth	Accepted	4.0(0)	View
Sequence	$99/mo	telehealth	Accepted	4.5(4,100)	View
WeightWatchers Clinic	$99/mo	telehealth	Accepted	3.7(18,500)	View
Foundation Health and Wellness, LLC.	$149/visit	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(105)	View
Infused Cosmetic and IV Rejuvenation	$149/mo	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(14)	View
Dr. Syverain San Jose Weight Loss Clinic	$175/visit	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(223)	View
Laser Cliniqúe \| San Diego's Premier Medical Spa	$175/visit	med_spa	Cash only	4.9(997)	View
LifeMD	$179/mo	telehealth	Cash only	4.2(7,200)	View
TOM Weight Loss	$199/mo	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(83)	View
Restorative Med Spa NYC	$250/mo	med_spa	Cash only	5.0(33)	View
TLC MedSpa Houston	$290/visit	med_spa	Accepted	4.8(33)	View
Lifelong Weight Loss - Dr. Rupal Mathur, MD	$299/visit	independent_clinic	Cash only	4.7(47)	View
Garth Davis, M.D.	$300/visit	obesity_medicine_practice	Accepted	4.9(53)	View
Suneye Koohsari, MD, Manhattan Medical Weight Loss	$350/visit	independent_clinic	Accepted	5.0(28)	View
Jumpstart Medical \| Dr. Shalena Islam I Weight Loss	$500/mo	med_spa	Cash only	4.9(118)	View
Found	$650/mo	telehealth	Accepted	4.4(0)	View
Nurx	$650/mo	telehealth	Accepted	4.0(6,200)	View

Dosing Schedule

2.5 mg

Initiation - Weeks 1-4

5 mg

Escalation 1 - Weeks 5-8

7.5 mg

Escalation 2 - Weeks 9-12

10 mg

Escalation 3 - Weeks 13-16

12.5 mg

Escalation 4 - Weeks 17-20

15 mg

Maximum - Week 21+

Side Effects

Common

Nausea (most common during dose escalation)
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Vomiting
Constipation
Indigestion
Abdominal pain

Serious (Rare)

Pancreatitis
Gallbladder problems
Hypoglycemia (especially with insulin)
Kidney problems
Allergic reactions
Thyroid C-cell tumors (boxed warning, animal studies)

Insurance & Coverage

Mounjaro is primarily covered by insurance for type 2 diabetes. Off-label weight loss coverage is less common. Eli Lilly has offered savings cards that can bring the cost down to $25/month for commercially insured patients. Without insurance, Mounjaro costs approximately $1,000-$1,200/month.

Brand vs. Compounded

Compounded tirzepatide has become available from compounding pharmacies at significantly lower prices. However, the FDA has been more active in challenging compounded tirzepatide availability. Patients should verify their compounding pharmacy is licensed and uses quality-tested ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mounjaro cost without insurance?

Mounjaro costs approximately $1,000-$1,200/month without insurance at retail pharmacies. Eli Lilly has offered manufacturer savings cards, and some telehealth providers offer it at reduced rates. Compounded tirzepatide alternatives typically cost $200-$500/month.

Is Mounjaro better than Ozempic for weight loss?

Head-to-head clinical trials showed tirzepatide (Mounjaro's active ingredient) produced greater weight loss than semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy). At the highest dose, tirzepatide patients lost 22.5% of body weight vs about 15% for semaglutide. Individual results vary.

Is Mounjaro FDA-approved for weight loss?

Mounjaro is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. Zepbound, which contains the same active ingredient (tirzepatide), is the version FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management.

How is Mounjaro different from Zepbound?

Both contain tirzepatide made by Eli Lilly. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes, while Zepbound is approved for weight loss. The dosing and active ingredient are identical - the main difference is the FDA indication and how insurance covers each.

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