Foundayo guide
What is Foundayo, and how much does it cost?
Foundayo (orforglipron) is a once-daily tablet approved in 2026 for chronic weight management. This page explains what it is, what Lilly and the FDA have published about it, and what it costs. It is not a recommendation, and it does not include dosing instructions.
Programs that list Foundayo
- Ro$39 first month, then $149/mo membership (from $74/mo prepaid yearly). Lists Wegovy pill & pen, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- WeightWatchers Med+$25 first month, then $74–$84/mo on a 12- or 6-month plan. Lists Wegovy pill & pen, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- Hims & Hers$39 first month, then $149/mo; medicine from $149/mo. Cash-pay Wegovy pill & pen, Zepbound, Foundayo.
- Amazon One Medical$39 message or $59 video visit, no membership required. Wegovy pill & injection, Zepbound, Foundayo.
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Short answer: the FDA approved Foundayo (orforglipron) on 1 April 2026 for adults with obesity, or overweight plus a weight-related condition. Lilly's self-pay prices start at $149 a month for the lowest strength. Lilly says it can be taken any time of day without food or water restrictions.
What it is
The FDA approved Foundayo on 1 April 2026 to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term in adults with obesity, or adults with overweight and at least one weight-related comorbid condition, with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. The approval was supported by two 72-week trials in which treatment with Foundayo, plus diet and activity, produced a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in body weight versus placebo, the FDA said. This page does not quote percentage results we have not taken from that primary announcement. FDA: Foundayo approval, 1 Apr 2026 ↗
Lilly describes Foundayo as a small-molecule, non-peptide GLP-1 receptor agonist and as the only GLP-1 pill for weight loss that can be taken any time of day without food or water restrictions. Follow the FDA label and your prescriber for how to take it. Lilly: FDA approves Foundayo, 1 Apr 2026 ↗ Lilly: Foundayo now available in the US ↗
Self-pay and insurance prices, checked 10 November 2026
| Strength (for price tiers) | Published self-pay price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mg | $149 | Starting self-pay price Lilly advertises. |
| 2.5 mg | $199 | |
| 5.5 mg and 9 mg | $299 | |
| 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg | $349, or $299 if refilled within 45 days | The $299 offer applies automatically to the first purchase of these strengths, then needs an on-time refill. Terms end 31 Dec 2026. {s("foundayo")} |
With commercial coverage, Lilly says eligible patients may pay as little as $25 a month with the Foundayo savings card. Eligible Medicare Part D patients may be able to get Foundayo for $50 a month beginning 1 July 2026. Lilly: Foundayo now available in the US ↗ Lilly: Foundayo cost information ↗
Fills can go through LillyDirect, a retail pharmacy or a telehealth program that lists the medicine.
Foundayo vs the Wegovy pill
The side-by-side comparison of the two FDA-approved weight-management pills is on Wegovy pill vs Foundayo. We do not rank one as best.
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- GLP-1 pills: Wegovy pill vs Foundayo
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Sources
- FDA: Foundayo approval, 1 Apr 2026 ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly: FDA approves Foundayo, 1 Apr 2026 ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly: Foundayo now available in the US ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Foundayo coverage & savings (Lilly) ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly: Foundayo cost information ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Foundayo prescribing information (Lilly, PDF) ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- LillyDirect home ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Lilly and Hims & Hers announcement, 6 Nov 2026 ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
- Drugs@FDA: current product labeling ↗ — checked 10 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is Foundayo?
Foundayo is the brand name for orforglipron, a once-daily tablet. The FDA approved it on 1 April 2026 to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction in adults with obesity, or with overweight plus at least one weight-related condition, used with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
How much does Foundayo cost without insurance?
As of 10 November 2026, Lilly lists self-pay prices of $149 (0.8 mg), $199 (2.5 mg), $299 (5.5 mg and 9 mg) and $349 (14.5 mg and 17.2 mg), or $299 for those highest strengths if refilled within 45 days. A month is 30 days. The card terms end 31 December 2026.
How is Foundayo different from the Wegovy pill?
The Wegovy pill contains semaglutide and has timing rules around food and water in its label, plus a cardiovascular risk-reduction indication. Foundayo contains orforglipron, a non-peptide molecule. Lilly says it is the only GLP-1 pill for weight loss that can be taken any time of day without food or water restrictions. They have not been compared head-to-head in a published trial cited here.
Does insurance cover Foundayo?
It depends on your plan. Lilly says eligible commercially insured patients with coverage may pay as little as $25 a month with the savings card, and that eligible Medicare Part D patients may be able to get Foundayo for $50 a month beginning 1 July 2026. Confirm with your insurer.
Where can I get Foundayo?
Lilly says it is available via LillyDirect and telehealth providers and is shipping to retail pharmacies. Several programs we list name Foundayo. A licensed clinician must prescribe it.