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Foundayo cost in October 2026: $149–$299 a month without insurance

Verified Written & reviewed by GLP Observer Editorial Team, reviewed Orforglipron by Eli Lilly

As of October 19, 2026, Foundayo costs $149 a month self-pay at 0.8 mg and, through December 31, 2026, also $149 at 2.5 mg and $199 at 5.5 mg. The 9 mg strength is $299, and 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg are $299 with on-time refills ($349 otherwise). Commercially insured patients with coverage may pay $25. Source: Eli Lilly and Company.

Self-pay, LillyDirect $149–$299 per 30 days, by strength, on-time refills [1]
Commercial insurance $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill, if covered [1]
Medicare (GLP-1 Bridge) $50 per month, from July 1, 2026 [2]
List price (per Ro) $649 Ro’s strikethrough list price [3]
Foundayo self-pay prices on LillyDirect by strengthPrice per 1 month = 30 days. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
DosePriceNotesSource
0.8 mg (starting dose) $149 [1]
2.5 mgTemporary price through Dec 31, 2026 $149regular $199 Temporary price through Dec 31, 2026 [1]
5.5 mgTemporary price through Dec 31, 2026 $199regular $299 Temporary price through Dec 31, 2026 [1]
9 mg $299 [1]
14.5 mg On-time refills (within 45 days) $299regular $349 On-time refills (within 45 days) [1]
17.2 mg On-time refills (within 45 days) $299regular $349 On-time refills (within 45 days) [1]
Foundayo self-pay price history
Self-pay price per month. Steps begin on the date a manufacturer announced the price and are carried forward to our latest check; we do not interpolate.
$0$100$200$300 Jul2025Jul2026Jul $149
0.8 mg (starting dose)

How much is Foundayo without insurance?

Lilly’s regular self-pay prices for a 30-day supply of Foundayo are $149 for 0.8 mg, $199 for 2.5 mg, $299 for 5.5 mg and 9 mg, and $349 for 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg[1]. Two discounts lower that today:

  • Through December 31, 2026, 2.5 mg is temporarily $149 and 5.5 mg is temporarily $199[1].
  • For 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg, you automatically get $299 on your first purchase and keep it if each refill is completed within 45 days of your previous delivery[1].

LillyDirect shows these as "Starting at" prices for each strength[4].

How much is Foundayo with insurance or Medicare?

With commercial drug insurance that covers Foundayo, Lilly’s card lets you pay as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill; government beneficiaries are excluded[1]. Lilly said at launch that eligible Medicare Part D individuals may get Foundayo for $50 a month beginning July 1, 2026[2]; KFF lists all Foundayo formulations under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge[5].

What does a year of Foundayo cost?

Because a Foundayo month is 30 days, about 12 fills cover a year. On today’s prices, 12 months at a single strength would cost $1,788 at $149 or $3,588 at $299. If the temporary 2.5 mg and 5.5 mg prices end on December 31, 2026 as scheduled, those strengths go back to $199 and $299. Arithmetic only; your prescriber sets the dose.

How has Foundayo pricing changed since launch?

Lilly launched Foundayo on April 9, 2026 "starting at $149 per month at the lowest dose for self-pay patients"[2]. That starting price was unchanged on October 19, 2026[4]. The temporary cuts to 2.5 mg and 5.5 mg run through December 31, 2026[1]; we do not have a dated source for when they began.

Where else can I buy Foundayo?

Ro lists Foundayo from $149 a month next to a $649 list price[3]. Hims and Hers, WeightWatchers and Mochi list it from $149[6][7][8]. Those programs add their own membership fees. Lilly also said Foundayo would be available at U.S. retail pharmacies from launch day[2].

Where Foundayo is sold, and the published price

Total it in the builder
Sorted by lowest published starting price. Sorting is arithmetic, not a recommendation. Memberships are billed separately where noted.
ProgramOfferFromMembershipSource
LillyDirect Foundayo 0.8 mg“Starting at $149/month” $149/30 days None [4]
LillyDirect Foundayo 2.5 mg“temporarily reduced to $149 per month (regular $199)” $149/30 days None [1]
Ro Foundayo pill“Starting at $149 /mo (list $649)” $149/month $39 first month, then $74–$149/mo depending on plan ($74/mo on a 12-month prepaid plan) [3]
Hims & Hers Foundayo pill“From $149/mo” $149/month $39 for the first month, auto-renews at $149/month [6]
Mochi Foundayo“As low as $149” $149/month $199 for 12 months (about $17/mo) on the "With insurance" plan tab; medication extra [8]
WW Med+ Foundayo“Self-pay starting at $149/mo” $149/month $25 for the first month on a 12- or 6-month plan, then $74/mo (12-month) or $84/mo (6-month) [7]
LillyDirect Foundayo 5.5 mg“temporarily reduced to $199 per month (regular $299)” $199/30 days None [1]
LillyDirect Foundayo 9 mg“$299 for 9 mg” $299/30 days None [1]
LillyDirect Foundayo 14.5 mg or 17.2 mg“Pay $299 for each 1-month supply of the 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg” $299/30 days None [1]

What should I do next?

  1. Check your coverage first. If a commercial plan covers Foundayo, a manufacturer savings card can cut the copay to as little as $25. See GLP-1 savings cards.
  2. On Medicare? Savings cards don’t apply; the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge sets a $50 copay for some weight-loss GLP-1s.
  3. Paying cash? Compare the self-pay routes in the table above, including membership fees, in the cost builder.
  4. Ask your prescriber which drug and dose fit you. GLP Observer compares prices only.

Questions people ask

How much does Foundayo cost per month?

On LillyDirect: $149 (0.8 mg), $149 (2.5 mg, temporary through Dec 31, 2026), $199 (5.5 mg, temporary), $299 (9 mg), and $299 for 14.5 or 17.2 mg with on-time refills ($349 otherwise). Checked October 19, 2026.

Is Foundayo cheaper than the Wegovy pill?

Both start at $149 a month self-pay. At the top strengths, Foundayo is $299 with on-time refills and the Wegovy pill is $299 at 9 or 25 mg.

Can I get Foundayo for $25?

Yes, if your commercial insurance covers Foundayo: Lilly’s savings card allows as little as $25 for a 1-, 2- or 3-month fill.

Does Medicare cover Foundayo?

Lilly says eligible Medicare Part D individuals may get Foundayo for $50 a month beginning July 1, 2026, under the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.

What is orforglipron?

Orforglipron is the active ingredient in Foundayo, Lilly’s once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss, FDA-approved on April 1, 2026.

Is compounded orforglipron the same as Foundayo?

No. Compounded versions are not FDA-approved and are not Foundayo. We do not track compounded pill prices.

Sources

Every price above links to one of these pages. We loaded each one and saved a copy on the date shown.

  1. Foundayo coverage and savings (self-pay terms) . Eli Lilly and Company. Checked .
    https://foundayo.lilly.com/coverage-savings
  2. Foundayo (orforglipron), Lilly’s new oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss, now available in the U.S. . Eli Lilly and Company, published Apr 9, 2026. Checked .
    https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/foundayotm-orforglipron-lillys-new-oral-glp-1-pill-weight-loss
  3. Ro weight loss program pricing . Ro. Checked .
    https://ro.co/weight-loss/pricing/
  4. Foundayo on LillyDirect (self-pay prices by dose) . Eli Lilly and Company. Checked .
    https://www.lilly.com/lillydirect/foundayo
  5. What to Know About the BALANCE Model for GLP-1s in Medicare and Medicaid and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge . KFF, published May 11, 2026. Checked .
    https://www.kff.org/medicare/what-to-know-about-the-balance-model-for-glp-1s-in-medicare-and-medicaid/
  6. Hims weight loss: medications and prices . Hims & Hers Health. Checked .
    https://www.hims.com/weight-loss
  7. WeightWatchers Med+ (clinic): medication prices and membership . WeightWatchers. Checked .
    https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/clinic
  8. Mochi Health: medications, prices and membership . Mochi Health. Checked .
    https://joinmochi.com/