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Get Foundayo, the new weight loss pill, prescribed online

Foundayo (orforglipron) is the newest FDA-approved weight loss drug from Eli Lilly, and the first GLP-1 you take as a once-daily pill with no food or water restrictions. Meet a Heally physician over a 15-minute video visit, and where it's right for you they'll send your Foundayo prescription, with delivery in 24–48 hours.

Foundayo orforglipron weight loss pill

Foundayo self-pay from $149/month for the lowest dose

✓ A GLP-1 daily pill — no needles, taken any time of day
✓ FDA-approved for weight management (April 2026)
✓ Licensed care and home delivery in all 50 states
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Weight loss results with Foundayo

What the trials show: Foundayo weight loss results

Foundayo is an FDA-approved weight loss drug backed by Phase 3 clinical trial data from Eli Lilly's ATTAIN program, which enrolled thousands of adults with obesity or overweight.

The Foundayo approved label caps the maintenance dose at 17.2 mg, where average loss is around 12.4% at 72 weeks — putting this oral weight loss pill in the same band as injectable semaglutide, and making it the first GLP-1 pill with injectable-class results.

After 12 weeks, participants typically see around 5% of body weight lost as the medication builds in the system. Most meaningful results appear over several months of consistent use at therapeutic doses.

Metric Foundayo (approved 17.2 mg dose, 72 weeks) Placebo
Average body weight lost ~12.4% 0.9%
Average pounds lost ~27 lbs ~2 lbs

Individual results may vary and depend on dose, diet, physical activity, and adherence to treatment. Foundayo should be used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity as directed by your provider.

Do you qualify for Foundayo?

Foundayo is approved for adults with obesity (BMI of 30 or higher), or overweight (BMI of 27 or higher) with at least one weight-related condition, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and more activity.

Foundayo is approved for adults who meet the following criteria:

  • ✓BMI of 30 or higher (obesity)
  • ✓BMI of 27 or higher (overweight) with at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart or kidney disease

Foundayo may be a strong fit if you:

  • ✓Want an effective weight loss option without weekly injections
  • ✓Have struggled with appetite control and keeping weight off long term
  • ✓Have already tried lifestyle changes but need additional medical support
  • ✓Want a pill you can take at any time of day — with coffee, before breakfast, after dinner — without special timing rules
  • ✓Prefer to manage your care 100% online from home

Foundayo contraindications

  • ✓You or a family member have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
  • ✓You are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • ✓You are currently using another GLP-1 receptor agonist (e.g., Zepbound, Wegovy, Ozempic)
  • ✓You have had a serious allergic reaction to orforglipron
Is Foundayo right for you

Where to get Foundayo — a prescription online in three steps

Everything happens online. You’ll meet a Foundayo doctor in about 15 minutes, and eligible patients can start within a day.

Begin your visit
Step 1

Book an online Foundayo consultation

Answer a short health questionnaire, then meet your provider on a 15-minute video call. Same-day slots are often available.

Step 2

Get approved for Foundayo

Your clinician reviews your history privately and, if you qualify to use Foundayo, writes the prescription that same day.

Step 3

Fast home delivery

Beyond Heally, Foundayo is also sold direct through LillyDirect and at retail pharmacies — but with Heally your visit, prescription, and shipping are handled in one place, arriving in 24–48 hours.

Visit a doctor for a safe medication use

A Heally-connected provider will review your full health history during your consultation to determine if Foundayo is appropriate for you.

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Personalized support
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No hidden fees
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Third-party tested
Made in the USA

Why patients choose Heally for Foundayo

A free consultation

Meet a licensed provider on a virtual visit covering your history, your Foundayo dosing plan, and what to expect. Qualifying patients leave with a same-day prescription.

No needles, no timing rules

Unlike injectable GLP-1s and unlike oral semaglutide, the Foundayo pill needs no shots, no refrigeration, and no empty-stomach window — take it whenever fits your day.

Pay only when you order — no membership

There are no ongoing membership fees and no required subscriptions. You're charged only when you reorder, and you can pause anytime. Medication goes through LillyDirect's published pricing — as low as $25/month with eligible commercial insurance, or from $149/month self-pay. FSA and HSA accepted.

Ongoing support

Your weight loss journey doesn't end at the prescription. Heally's platform connects you with providers for unlimited follow-up consultations, dose adjustments, and continuous monitoring throughout your treatment.

Private & confidential

Your health information is protected. Medication ships in discreet, unmarked packaging — no one needs to know your business but you.

Fast access

Foundayo is available now via LillyDirect with prescriptions accepted immediately. Through Heally, you can have a consultation and prescription initiated the same day.

What is Foundayo, and how does it work?

Foundayo is the brand name for orforglipron, a small-molecule (non-peptide) GLP-1 receptor agonist. The Foundayo mechanism of action is simple to describe: it activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain areas that govern appetite, so you feel full sooner and eat less. Because it’s a stable small molecule rather than a peptide, Foundayo can be taken any time of day — with or without food — which sets it apart from oral semaglutide.

The FDA approved Foundayo on April 1, 2026 for chronic weight management. It is not the same molecule as the injectables — see the comparison below.

How does Foundayo work?

Foundayo works by activating the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor, the same pathway targeted by many of today's leading weight loss medications. This mechanism helps your body:

  • ✓Reduce appetite — you feel less hungry between meals
  • ✓Slow gastric emptying — food stays in your stomach longer, so you feel full sooner
  • ✓Regulate blood sugar — promotes more efficient insulin response
  • ✓Lower caloric intake naturally, without extreme restriction

Because orforglipron is a non-peptide small molecule (not a protein-based peptide like semaglutide or tirzepatide), it survives stomach acid intact and can be taken as a simple tablet without food restrictions. This is what makes the Foundayo GLP-1 daily pill a genuine breakthrough in convenience.

What is Foundayo orforglipron

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Ready to start the newest GLP-1 pill? Book a free visit; once you’re approved you can get your Foundayo prescription the same day, with home delivery in 24–48 hours.

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Meet the Foundayo doctors who manage your care

Your prescription is reviewed and written by board-certified physicians experienced in weight management and metabolic health.

Dr. Johnathan Miller, M.D.

Weight Management

Board-certified physician supporting medical weight loss alongside the behavioral and appetite factors that drive it.

  • M.D., Columbia University
  • Board-certified psychiatrist
4.9average patient rating

Dr. Benjamin Krasne, M.D.

Metabolic Health

Board-certified Internal Medicine physician specializing in metabolic health and medical weight loss.

  • M.D., University of Miami
  • Metabolic & weight loss medicine
4.8average patient rating

Dr. Zaman Javaheri, M.D.

Family Medicine

Physician with 20+ years in Family Medicine focused on metabolic health and medical weight management.

  • M.D., Ross University
  • 20+ years of clinical experience
4.8average patient rating

Dr. James Reichman, M.D.

Men's Weight Loss

Board-certified physician with 30+ years in men's health, hormone balance, and medical weight loss.

  • M.D., Rush Medical College
  • 30+ years of clinical experience
4.9average patient rating

Foundayo vs Wegovy, Zepbound, and Ozempic

People often ask is Foundayo the same as Zepbound, or is Foundayo tirzepatide. The answer is no. Foundayo is orforglipron, an oral non-peptide pill; Zepbound and Mounjaro are tirzepatide injections, and Wegovy and Ozempic are semaglutide.

Foundayo (orforglipron) Injectable GLP-1s
Form Daily pill Weekly injection
Weight loss (avg.) ~12.4% over 72 weeks 15–21% over 72 weeks
Food restrictions None Refrigeration required
Storage Room temperature Refrigerated
Needle required No Yes
Frequency Once daily Once weekly
Travel friendly Very Limited (cold storage)
FDA approved for obesity Yes Yes
Available via LillyDirect Yes Yes (Zepbound)

Foundayo (orforglipron)

FormDaily pill
Weight loss (avg.)~12.4% over 72 weeks
Food restrictionsNone
StorageRoom temperature
Needle requiredNo
FrequencyOnce daily
Travel friendlyVery
FDA approved for obesityYes
Available via LillyDirectYes

Injectable GLP-1s

FormWeekly injection
Weight loss (avg.)15–21% over 72 weeks
Food restrictionsRefrigeration required
StorageRefrigerated
Needle requiredYes
FrequencyOnce weekly
Travel friendlyLimited (cold storage)
FDA approved for obesityYes
Available via LillyDirectYes (Zepbound)

Foundayo vs the Wegovy pill

Both are once-daily oral options, but Foundayo has no food or water timing rules, while the oral Wegovy pill must be taken on an empty stomach.

Foundayo vs Zepbound

Zepbound, an injection, reaches higher peak weight loss, while Foundayo offers pill convenience at a lower average on the approved dose.

Foundayo vs Ozempic / Rybelsus

Those are approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. Foundayo is approved specifically for chronic weight management.

How much does Foundayo cost?

Cost of Foundayo and ways to save money

The Foundayo price depends on how you pay. Self-pay starts at $149 per month for the lowest dose, and maintenance doses cost more. With commercial insurance, the Foundayo savings card can bring eligible patients to as little as $25 per month. Heally adds flat, transparent self-pay pricing — you’ll see your full cost before you start.

Is Foundayo covered by Medicare?

Eligible Medicare Part D members may be able to get Foundayo for about $50 per month, beginning as soon as July 1, 2026. Commercial insurance coverage varies by plan, so check yours.

*$299 pricing for highest doses requires refill within 45 days. Standard price is $349/month

Heally's consultation fee is transparent and the medication goes through LillyDirect's published pricing — no hidden markups.
Coverage policies are still evolving as Foundayo was just approved in April 2026. Some commercial plans are beginning to cover it with prior authorization. Check with your insurer, or let your Heally provider assist.

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As low as $25/month Commercial insurance with Foundayo coverage + Savings Card
~$50/month Eligible Medicare Part D (starting July 1, 2026)
$149/month Self-pay — starter dose (0.8 mg)
$199/month Self-pay — titration dose (2.5 mg)
$299/month Self-pay — maintenance doses (5.5 mg–9 mg)
$299/month* Self-pay — highest doses (14.5 mg, 17.2 mg)

Already taking Foundayo? Bring your care to Heally

If slow refills or thin telehealth support are getting between you and your daily Foundayo pill, switching is easy. At a free visit, your Heally provider reviews your current dosage and continues your treatment with no gap and no restart.

Transfer your Foundayo care to Heally

On Foundayo already and have questions?

Whether it’s your Foundayo dosing, side effects, or how your results are tracking, our providers run online check-ins to keep you on course. Started elsewhere? You can still transfer your prescription to Heally.

Where our doctors can help

  • ✓Move you through the dose titration toward the maintenance dose
  • ✓Manage Foundayo side effects and the common GI symptoms
  • ✓Review your progress and adjust the plan
  • ✓Check interactions — note oral birth control may work less well on Foundayo
  • ✓Decide whether to continue, switch, or combine with lifestyle changes
  • ✓Keep refills and ongoing support coordinated
Online Foundayo check-ins with a Heally provider

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A short consultation with a licensed provider is all it takes. If Foundayo is right for you, your prescription can go out the same day — entirely online.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Foundayo

What is Foundayo?

Foundayo is Eli Lilly's brand name for orforglipron, a once-daily oral GLP-1 pill FDA-approved in April 2026 for chronic weight management. It's the first GLP-1 pill you can take any time of day, with or without food.

How does Foundayo work?

It activates GLP-1 receptors in the brain that control appetite, so you feel full sooner and eat less. As a stable small molecule, it doesn't need the empty-stomach routine that oral semaglutide requires.

How much is Foundayo and is there a coupon?

Self-pay starts at $149/month for the lowest dose. With commercial insurance, the Foundayo coupon / savings card can lower it to about $25/month, and eligible Medicare Part D members may pay around $50/month from July 2026.

When is Foundayo available?

It's available now. Following FDA approval on April 1, 2026, shipping began in early April through LillyDirect, then expanded to retail pharmacies and telehealth providers like Heally.

What are the most common Foundayo side effects?

Most are gastrointestinal — nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, and abdominal pain — plus headache, fatigue, and some hair loss. Foundayo also carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, so your doctor will review your history.

What is the Foundayo dosage schedule?

Treatment begins at a low starter dose and titrates up gradually to the maintenance dose. Your doctor sets the exact schedule; always follow the prescribing information.

Is Foundayo the same as Zepbound or tirzepatide?

No. Foundayo is orforglipron, an oral non-peptide GLP-1 pill. Zepbound and Mounjaro are tirzepatide, a different molecule given by injection.

How do I get a Foundayo prescription online?

Book a 15-minute video visit on Heally. If Foundayo is right for you, your provider can prescribe the same day, with home delivery in 24–48 hours.

Data last updated: April 2026 · Page last reviewed: August 24, 2026

Disclaimer

Individual results may vary. Foundayo (orforglipron), sold under the brand name Foundayo™, may support weight loss when used under medical supervision alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Results depend on dose, adherence, individual health status, diet, and physical activity.

Foundayo™ is a registered trademark of Eli Lilly and Company. Zepbound®, Mounjaro®, and LillyDirect® are trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company. Wegovy® and Ozempic® are trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. This page is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Eli Lilly or Novo Nordisk. Mentions are for educational and comparative purposes only.

Common side effects of Foundayo include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, headache, bloating, fatigue, belching, heartburn, gas, and hair loss. Foundayo carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumor risk. Do not use if you or a family member has a history of MTC or MEN 2.

Foundayo should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not use with other GLP-1 receptor agonists. Safety in children has not been established. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider for medical diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.

Pricing reflects published LillyDirect rates as of April 2026 and is subject to change. Coverage by insurance plans varies and is evolving.