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Dual GIP / GLP-1 receptor agonistFDA-approved May 2022Rx · Subcutaneous injection · Once weekly

Mounjaro® providers &
prescriptions in West Covina, CA

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

Mounjaro is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not for weight management.[1] The tirzepatide approved for chronic weight management is Zepbound in West Covina.

Physicians near West Covina, CA from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.[9]

city providers
29
as of today

Same molecule (tirzepatide): Tirzepatide in West Covina, Zepbound in West Covina

Other GLP-1 medicines: Ozempic in West Covina, Wegovy in West Covina, Semaglutide in West Covina

§ 02Provider directory: California
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Find a Mounjaro provider in West Covina.

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 Mounjaro in West Covina
29 providers · West Covina, CA

How to get Mounjaro in West Covina.

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

Physicians in West Covina
29 physicians
29 physicians from the federal NPI registry in West Covina, most listed as Family Medicine (15), Internal Medicine (9) and Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (3). 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 Covina (26 providers), La Puente (10 providers) and Baldwin Park (33 providers).
Around the prescription in West Covina
7 listed nearby
23 dietitians, 2 nutritionists, 5 gyms, 3 fitness clubs, 4 trainers, 46 physiotherapists and 22 places to move are on record near West Covina.
Medicaid (weight loss)
Diabetes only
As of April 2026, California 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 California’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 adults with type 2 diabetes. Same molecule as Zepbound.

Mounjaro is the brand name Eli Lilly uses for tirzepatide approved for type 2 diabetes. It is a once-weekly subcutaneous injection and the first approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. It activates two gut-hormone pathways rather than one. The identical molecule, marketed as Zepbound, is the FDA-approved formulation for chronic weight management.[2][3]

In the SURPASS-2 head-to-head trial, tirzepatide produced greater HbA1c reductions and greater weight loss than semaglutide 1 mg across all doses. Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide lowered HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.[1]

Bar chart of Mounjaro dose strengths on the FDA label: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg
Mounjaro 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
May 2022
Approved use
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (adults)
Off-label use
Not FDA-approved for weight management. Zepbound is the tirzepatide approved for it
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 West Covina

West Covina, California has a population of 109,501 people. The adult obesity rate in West Covina is an age-adjusted estimate of 23.7%, 5.4 percentage points below the California state rate of 29.1%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 11.6% of adults in West Covina. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 26% of adults in West Covina.

of West Covina adults have obesity
23.7%
diagnosed diabetes
11.6%
no regular physical activity
26%

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

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§ 05Support around Mounjaro in West Covina
6 dietitians

The prescription is one part. Here is the rest, in West Covina.

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

Denisee Alonso, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
420 S Glendora Ave
Call 626-919-5724NPI 1881283083
Michelle Chon, RDN
RD
Registered dietitian
2567 E Temple Ave Apt I
Call 904-563-0382NPI 1013761303
Oi Yee Chow, RD
RD
Registered dietitian
1513 W San Bernardino Rd Apt X
Call 925-577-1028NPI 1316777063
Gabriela Espinoza, RD, CDCES
RD
Registered dietitian
1035 Meadowlake Ln
Call 562-316-8857NPI 1386188373
Ginger Farias, BS
RD
Registered dietitian
1339 West Gavey Avenue North
Call 626-814-0111NPI 1073700191
Kelsey Griffin, RDN, LDN, CNSC
RD
Registered dietitian
2429 E Evergreen Ave
Call 626-388-5474NPI 1841928074

Gyms near you

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

Fitness 19
GYM
4.9 on Google · 2,077 reviews
1422 S Azusa Ave
Website
LA Fitness
GYM
4.1 on Google · 611 reviews
3101 E Garvey Ave N
Website
Planet Fitness
GYM
4.0 on Google · 214 reviews
2630 E Workman Ave Ste 315 B
Website
Hourglass Lab - All Women’s Private Gym
GYM
4.7 on Google · 53 reviews
983 W San Bernardino Rd
Website
Zenith Gym
GYM
4.9 on Google · 52 reviews
2249 E Garvey Ave N
Website
§ 06Clinical evidence
STEP 1 to 4 + SELECT (N = 17,604)

What the trials actually showed.

We summarize the SURPASS diabetes program, including the SURPASS-2 head-to-head against semaglutide. Figures are means at each trial's primary endpoint.

Across the SURPASS program, tirzepatide reduced HbA1c by approximately 1.8 to 2.6 percentage points and produced substantial weight loss, outperforming insulin and GLP-1 comparators. Mounjaro is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise for glycemic control in adults with T2D.[4]
STEP / SELECT endpoint table2.4 mg / 68 wk
HbA1c reduction (T2D)
−1.8 to −2.6%
SURPASS program[4]
vs. semaglutide 1 mg
Superior
SURPASS-2, HbA1c + weight[3]
Mean weight change (15 mg, obesity)
−20.9%
SURMOUNT-1, 72 wk (Zepbound)[2]
Effect size varies with baseline characteristics and adherence. Individual response may differ materially.
average Mounjaro weight loss →mapped to your starting weight
§ 07Safety & adverse events
from FDA label, sect. 6.1

Most Mounjaro side effects are stomach and gut effects.

In Mounjaro's diabetes trials at 5 to 15 mg, the most common side effects were nausea (12 to 18%), diarrhea (12 to 17%), decreased appetite (5 to 11%), and vomiting (5 to 9%). 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
12 to 18%
mild
Most reports came during dose escalation and decreased over time
Diarrhea
12 to 17%
mild
More frequent during dose escalation
Vomiting
5 to 9%
mild
Reduced by slower titration
Constipation
6 to 7%
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

What Mounjaro 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.

Mounjaro monthly cost by how you pay
Pharmacy retail (no insurance)$1,000 to $1,200per monthBrand-name retail average, May 2026[6]
LillyDirect self-payfrom $499per monthListed at the same starting price for every strength, 2.5 mg to 15 mg
Commercial insurance (T2D)$25 to $250per month copayUsually covered for diabetes with prior authorization
Medicare Part D$0 to $100per monthT2D covered; weight-loss indication not covered by law[5]
Manufacturer savings cardas low as $25per monthCommercial insurance only; eligibility limits apply
Find Mounjaro providers in West Covina

Physicians from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.

Mounjaro in other states

Physicians from the federal NPI registry in the states we cover. Ask each office whether it prescribes Mounjaro.

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§ 09Frequently asked: Mounjaro in California

The questions people ask before they book.

Answers reviewed by the glp·helper Medical Team. Citations link to primary sources, never marketing copy.

Mounjaro and Zepbound are both tirzepatide, made by Eli Lilly, but they carry different FDA-approved indications. Mounjaro is approved for type 2 diabetes; Zepbound is approved for chronic weight management. Insurers treat them as separate products, and coverage differs sharply between the two.[1]