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Medication guide · Prices checked October 29, 2026

Orforglipron

or-for-GLIP-ron

Foundayo, the orforglipron pill, compared with the Wegovy pill and the injections, plus every place you can get a prescription filled.

Brand-name$149per month, Foundayo$299/mo at full dose through LillyDirect
CompoundedNoneNot sold compoundedNo provider we track sells it, and copies of a drug that is on the market can’t be routinely compounded.
Brand name
Foundayo
FDA-approved
April 1, 2026, for weight management
Form
Daily pill, any time of day
Food rules
None, unlike the Wegovy pill

FDA-approved

Brand-name orforglipron

Made by Eli Lilly. Foundayo is sold for cash through LillyDirect and retail pharmacies, and several telehealth providers prescribe it at Lilly's price. Medicare Part D members can get it for $50 a month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.

Daily pill

Foundayo FDA-approved

$149–$299/mo$149 at 0.8 and 2.5 mg, $199 at 5.5 mg, $299 at 9 mg and up. Lower prices on 2.5 and 5.5 mg run through Dec 31, 2026.

Take one tablet a day at any time, with or without food. No fasting window and no water limit.

Where to buy brand-name orforglipron

SellerSellsPriceInsuranceGo
LillyDirectEli Lilly's own pharmacyFoundayo $149–$299/moby dose; 14.5 and 17.2 mg stay at $299 if refilled within 45 daysSelf-pay; $25 with coverage See LillyDirect prices Official
TrumpRxFederal price siteFoundayo From $149/mosends you to LillyDirect at the same priceSelf-pay only See TrumpRx price Official
Sesame CareTelehealth, fills through LillyDirectFoundayo From $149/momedication, plus a care fee from $59/moMedication billed separately Start with Sesame
Found HealthTelehealth, insurance or cashFoundayo Not postedFound lists Foundayo without a price; Medicare Part D members $50/moWorks with insurance; free coverage check Start with Found
Ivim HealthTelehealth membershipFoundayo $149–$299/momedication at Lilly pricing, plus $74.99/mo membershipSelf-pay Start with Ivim

Foundayo's price is set by Lilly, so the medication costs the same everywhere. What changes is the visit or membership fee on top.

Side by side

Foundayo vs the other GLP-1 options

Foundayo pillWegovy pillWeekly injections
Active ingredientOrforglipronSemaglutideSemaglutide or tirzepatide
How you take itDaily, any time, with or without foodDaily on an empty stomach, wait 30 minutesOnce a week
Cash price$149–$299/mo$149–$299/mo$299–$449/mo brand; from $81/mo compounded
ApprovedApril 2026December 2025Wegovy 2021, Zepbound 2023

Decide in three questions

Which route fits you

Do you want to avoid needles?

Foundayo and the Wegovy pill are the two FDA-approved pills. Foundayo has no food or water rules. Compare the Wegovy pill.

Paying cash?

Foundayo costs $149 to $299 a month through LillyDirect. Sesame or Ivim can write the prescription.

Do you want the biggest average weight loss?

Injectable tirzepatide led weight loss in trials. See tirzepatide options.

Questions

Orforglipron FAQ

What is orforglipron?

Orforglipron is the active ingredient in Foundayo, a once-daily GLP-1 pill from Eli Lilly. FDA approved it on April 1, 2026 for weight management in adults with obesity, or with overweight and a weight-related condition.

How much does Foundayo cost?

Self-pay through LillyDirect it costs $149 a month at 0.8 and 2.5 mg, $199 at 5.5 mg and $299 at 9 mg and higher. With commercial coverage, the savings card can bring it to $25.

Can I get compounded orforglipron?

No provider we track sells it. Because Foundayo is commercially available, pharmacies can’t routinely compound copies, and anything sold as research-grade orforglipron is not for human use.

Is Foundayo better than the Wegovy pill?

They are different molecules. Foundayo has no food or timing rules, while the Wegovy pill must be taken on an empty stomach. Your clinician compares results, side effects and cost for you.

Other GLP-1 medications

Sources

Prices come from each seller's own page on October 29, 2026. Prices change often, so check the total before you pay.

  1. LillyDirect: Foundayo
  2. Foundayo self-pay terms
  3. Lilly: Foundayo approval and launch
  4. Foundayo prescribing information
  5. TrumpRx: Foundayo
  6. Ivim Health: Foundayo
  7. Sesame weight loss program
  8. FDA: concerns with unapproved GLP-1 drugs