How Much Does Foundayo Cost? Prices With and Without Insurance

Foundayo (orforglipron) is Eli Lilly’s once-daily oral GLP-1 tablet for chronic weight management ^[5][13][18]. Without insurance, Lilly’s self-pay prices run from $149 to $299 per month depending on the dose ^[1][9]. With commercial insurance that covers Foundayo, eligible patients pay as little as $25 for a 1-, 2-, or 3-month fill ^[1][14]. Eligible Medicare Part D patients pay a flat $50 per month through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program ^[1][7]. Lilly’s list price, also called the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC), is $649.00 for a 30-day supply, a figure Lilly sourced from AnalySource and accessed on April 3, 2026 ^[14]. In all Lilly offers, a “month” means 30 days, and taxes and fees may apply on top of the listed price ^[1][9][14].

Not every figure carries the same verification date. The WAC was accessed April 3, 2026 ^[14]. GoodRx’s coupon prices were last updated September 14, 2026 ^[17]. Lilly’s May 28, 2026 news release states eligible commercially covered patients may pay as little as $25 a month ^[5], and CMS’s Medicare GLP-1 Bridge page was last modified July 13, 2026 ^[7]. Lilly states it can modify, terminate, rescind, revoke, or amend any offer at any time without notice ^[1][9].

What is the self-pay price for each Foundayo dose?

Foundayo comes in six tablet strengths: 0.8 mg, 2.5 mg, 5.5 mg, 9 mg, 14.5 mg, and 17.2 mg ^[13]. Lilly’s self-pay prices ^[1][9]:

Dose	Self-pay price per 30-day supply	Notes
0.8 mg	$149/month	— [1][9]
2.5 mg	$149/month	Temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026; regular price $199 [1][9][18]
5.5 mg	$199/month	Temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026; regular price $299 [1][9][18]
9 mg	$299/month	— [1][9]
14.5 mg	$299/month	Requires the Self-Pay Journey Program; refill within 45 days [1][9]
17.2 mg	$299/month	Requires the Self-Pay Journey Program; refill within 45 days [1][9]

The $299 price on the two highest doses works through the Foundayo Self-Pay Journey Program. The $299 offer is applied automatically on a first purchase of the 14.5 mg or 17.2 mg dose. To keep it, the refill must be completed within 45 days of delivery; if the refill window is missed, regular prices apply ^[1][9].

The self-pay route is open to people with no insurance and to people whose commercial plan does not cover Foundayo ^[1][14]. Lilly’s self-pay card terms state both the pay-as-low-as prices above and separate maximum savings ceilings: up to $520 off per 1-month fill at the 0.8 mg and 2.5 mg doses, up to $470 at 5.5 mg, and up to $370 at 9 mg, 14.5 mg, and 17.2 mg ^[1]. Those ceilings are caps on the discount, not guaranteed amounts off. The self-pay card can be used for up to 10 fills per calendar year, requires a valid HIPAA authorization, and expires December 31, 2026 ^[1].

What is Foundayo’s list price versus the retail price?

There are three different numbers people encounter, and they are not the same thing.

The list price, or WAC, is the price Lilly charges wholesalers: $649.00 for a 30-day supply, sourced from AnalySource and accessed April 3, 2026 ^[14]. What a patient pays at a pharmacy can differ from WAC and depends on insurance, pharmacy charges, and any discounts or assistance ^[14].

GoodRx publishes average retail price estimates, which run higher. GoodRx lists an average retail price of $782.90 for the most common version of Foundayo, with per-dose retail averages for 30 tablets of $778.62 (0.8 mg), $788.68 (2.5 mg), $739.80 (5.5 mg), $776.56 (9 mg), $777.50 (14.5 mg), and $780.24 (17.2 mg). GoodRx states these retail figures are average costs users pay for these drugs and do not reflect pharmacy pricing in a specific location. GoodRx coupon prices were last updated September 14, 2026 ^[17]. The $149 self-pay price works out to 81% off that $782.90 average retail price, per GoodRx ^[17].

The program price — $149 to $299 through Lilly’s self-pay offers — is what eligible patients may pay, at minimum, after the manufacturer discount is applied. Lilly’s terms describe these as “pay as low as” amounts, subject to eligibility, terms and conditions, and taxes and fees that may apply ^[1][9].

Is Foundayo listed on TrumpRx?

Yes. Foundayo is listed on TrumpRx (trumprx.gov) at “up to 77% off” ^[18]. The site’s configurator shows an original price of $649.00 and a savings line of −$500.00 for the lowest tier ^[18]. TrumpRx’s terms link out to Lilly and LillyDirect terms, where eligibility requirements apply ^[18].

TrumpRx lets users select the tablet form, the six strengths (0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5, or 17.2 mg), and a 30-count quantity ^[18]. The site states its price is an out-of-pocket price and advises insured users to check their copay first, since it may be lower ^[18]. It also repeats that the 2.5 mg price is temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026 (regular price $199) and the 5.5 mg price through the same date (regular price $299) ^[18].

What does Foundayo cost with commercial insurance that covers it?

Eligible patients with commercial drug insurance that covers Foundayo pay as little as $25 for a 1-month (30-day), 2-month (60-day), or 3-month (90-day) fill ^[1][14]. Lilly’s May 28, 2026 news release states the same $25 figure for eligible patients with commercial coverage ^[5]. The Foundayo Savings Card terms behind that price:

• Savings are capped at up to $100 per 1-month fill, $200 per 2-month fill, or $300 per 3-month fill ^[1].
• There is a separate annual cap of up to $1,000 per calendar year ^[1].
• The card can be used for a maximum of 10 fills per calendar year ^[1].
• The card expires and savings end December 31, 2026 ^[1].

To be eligible, the prescription must be for a use consistent with FDA-approved labeling, the patient must be enrolled in commercial drug insurance, must be a US or Puerto Rico resident, and must be 18 or older ^[1]. Government program enrollees are excluded — the card cannot be used by anyone in Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, DoD, VA, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, or any state prescription drug assistance program ^[1].

One thing to watch: because the card caps savings at $100 per 1-month fill, a plan with high coinsurance or a high copay could leave a patient paying more than the $149–$299 self-pay price. Compare both routes before filling ^[1][9]. Lilly offers a coverage checker tool at foundayo.lilly.com that it says will guide users to understand coverage in 4 steps ^[1].

The savings program is not insurance, and Lilly states it may terminate, rescind, revoke, or amend card eligibility and terms at any time, without notice and for any reason ^[1].

Do insurance plans cover Foundayo?

Coverage has been expanding. On May 28, 2026, Lilly announced that all three of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) will cover its full obesity medicine portfolio ^[5]. CVS Caremark removed its new-to-market block on Foundayo effective June 1, 2026, where plans approve coverage ^[6][5]. CVS Caremark also said it will add Zepbound back to its commercial formularies as a preferred option on October 1, 2026 ^[6][5].

A formulary is a list of drugs a plan covers, and plan sponsors that adopt CVS Caremark’s template formularies retain discretion to customize coverage for their members ^[6]. So even with the PBM changes, individual employers and plans decide whether members get coverage.

LillyDirect can check commercial coverage and help with prior authorization if a plan requires it ^[9]. Lilly advises people to re-check coverage often, since coverage information is updated regularly ^[5].

What does Foundayo cost on Medicare?

For eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries, CMS runs a short-term demonstration called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, which provides access to certain GLP-1 drugs between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2027 ^[7]. Eligible beneficiaries pay a flat $50 copay ^[7][1]. CMS’s Bridge page was last modified July 13, 2026 ^[7].

The Bridge operates outside of the Part D benefit’s coverage and payment flow ^[7]. That means the Part D deductible does not apply, no part of the $50 counts toward the beneficiary’s TrOOP (true out-of-pocket) costs, and no low-income subsidy (Extra Help) applies ^[7]. Part D sponsors do not have to opt in for their members to access the program; in 2026, CMS uses a single central processor to manage prior authorization, claims, and payment to pharmacies ^[7].

Eligibility is based on the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Clinical Criteria, and the prescription must be for weight management. Lilly notes the program is not a guarantee of coverage ^[1]. People with Medicare can check whether they qualify at Medicare.gov/glp1bridge or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227); TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048 ^[7].

Lilly’s commercial savings card cannot be used by anyone enrolled in a government program, including Medicare and Medicaid ^[1]. For Medicaid, Lilly points patients to their state Medicaid agency and medicaid.gov for coverage and copay information ^[14].

Where can you fill Foundayo, and does the channel change the price?

Through LillyDirect, a prescriber sends the prescription to LillyDirect Pharmacy (NPI 1912889320, NCPDP 1574056, in Indianapolis, IN), and a pharmacy partner then contacts the patient to confirm details, explore savings, and arrange checkout ^[9]. Savings are applied automatically through LillyDirect, with free home delivery or retail pickup ^[9].

Filling at another pharmacy may require enrolling in a Lilly savings program first, depending on insurance type ^[9][1]. Lilly’s savings page offers both a “Go to LillyDirect” route and an “Other Pharmacy” route for self-pay and commercially insured patients ^[1].

Retail pharmacies can carry the self-pay price. GoodRx lists $149 without insurance for the 0.8 mg, 30-tablet prescription at Dillons, Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Sam’s Club, Target (CVS), Costco, Walgreens Specialty, and Hy-Vee, as of its September 14, 2026 update ^[17]. GoodRx’s dosage table lists $199 for the 5.5 mg dose and $299 for the 9 mg, 14.5 mg, and 17.2 mg doses, all for 30 tablets, in its “GoodRx price” column ^[17].

Foundayo may be eligible for FSA or HSA funds, but eligibility varies by plan — confirm with the benefits administrator ^[1][9]. For people without a prescriber, Lilly links to independent telehealth and in-person care finders, including Healthgrades ^[9][1].

How does Foundayo’s cost compare with Zepbound and other GLP-1s?

On the manufacturer-offer side, Lilly states that eligible commercially covered patients can get both Foundayo and Zepbound for as little as $25 a month ^[5]. The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge’s $50 monthly copay applies to eligible obesity GLP-1s generally, not to Foundayo alone ^[7][5].

On the retail side, GoodRx’s comparisons (prices as of its September 14, 2026 update) ^[17]:

Drug and quantity	Retail price	GoodRx-listed price
Foundayo 0.8 mg, 30 tablets	$778.62	$149.00 [17]
Zepbound 2.5 mg KwikPen, 4 doses	$587.01	As low as $299.00 (50% off) [17]
Mounjaro 2.5 mg/0.5 ml, 4 pens	$1,310.99	As low as $25.00 (22% off) [17]

GoodRx also lists Wegovy (1.5 mg, 30 tablets) as low as $25.00, a 91% discount ^[17]. These are GoodRx’s listed prices for those specific products and quantities, not a like-for-like comparison of monthly costs across drugs. Lilly also notes that Foundayo is the only once-daily GLP-1 pill for weight management that can be taken any time of day without food or water restrictions ^[5][9].

Which dates will change Foundayo’s price?

Several price-relevant dates are already on the calendar:

• The temporary self-pay reductions on the 2.5 mg and 5.5 mg doses end December 31, 2026, after which the regular prices ($199 and $299) apply ^[9][18][1].
• The Foundayo Savings Card expires and savings end December 31, 2026 ^[1].
• The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge runs through December 31, 2027. CMS states the Bridge was extended after the BALANCE Model did not launch in 2027 ^[7].

Lilly reserves the right to modify or cancel any offer at any time ^[9][1]. Beyond weight management, orforglipron is being studied as a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis knee pain, hypertension, peripheral artery disease, and stress urinary incontinence ^[5]. Foundayo’s prescribing information shows an Initial U.S. Approval of 2026, revised July 2026 ^[13].

What safety and eligibility caveats come with these prices?

Foundayo’s label carries a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors. The warning states that rodent thyroid C-cell tumors have been observed with products with GLP-1 receptor agonist activity that are pharmacologically active in rats and mice, but that orforglipron is not pharmacologically active in rats and mice and did not produce tumors in rodents; the human relevance of GLP-1 receptor-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rodents has not been determined ^[13]. Foundayo is contraindicated in people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) ^[13].

Foundayo is indicated, alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, for adults with obesity, or adults with overweight who also have at least one weight-related comorbid condition ^[13][5]. Concomitant use with another GLP-1 receptor agonist is not recommended ^[13].

All Lilly savings programs require a prescription for a use consistent with FDA-approved labeling ^[1]. Dosing decisions — including any change from another GLP-1 — belong to a prescriber; this page covers price only and is not medical advice. Anyone considering Foundayo should talk to a healthcare provider about whether it is right for them ^[5][9].

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to get Foundayo without insurance?

Lilly’s self-pay program starts at $149 per month for the 0.8 mg and 2.5 mg doses, with the 2.5 mg price temporarily reduced through December 31, 2026 ^[1][9]. GoodRx lists the same $149 price for the 0.8 mg, 30-tablet prescription at major retail pharmacies including Costco, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens, as of September 14, 2026 ^[17]. The self-pay card allows up to 10 fills per calendar year and expires December 31, 2026 ^[1].

Is the $149 price permanent or does it expire?

It depends on the dose. The $149 price on the 0.8 mg dose carries no stated end date in the sources ^[1][9]. The $149 price on the 2.5 mg dose is a temporary reduction that ends December 31, 2026, when the regular price of $199 applies ^[1][9][18]. The savings card itself expires December 31, 2026, and Lilly can change or end any offer at any time without notice ^[1][9].

What happens if I miss the 45-day refill window?

The $299 price on the 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg doses comes from the Foundayo Self-Pay Journey Program, which requires refills within 45 days of delivery ^[1][9]. If the refill is not completed within 45 days, regular prices apply ^[1][9]. The $299 offer is applied automatically on the first purchase of either dose ^[1].

Can insurance end up costing more than self-pay?

Yes, it can. The savings card caps savings at up to $100 per 1-month fill, so a plan with a high copay or coinsurance could leave a patient paying more than the $149–$299 self-pay price ^[1][9]. Lilly’s coverage checker at foundayo.lilly.com guides users to understand their coverage in 4 steps ^[1].

Does Medicare cover Foundayo, and what does the Bridge cost?

Eligible Medicare Part D patients can access Foundayo through the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge, a CMS demonstration running July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, with a flat $50 monthly copay ^[7][1]. The Bridge operates outside the Part D benefit’s coverage and payment flow: the Part D deductible does not apply, and the $50 does not count toward TrOOP ^[7]. Eligibility is based on the Bridge’s clinical criteria, and it is not a guarantee of coverage ^[1].

Can Medicaid or VA/TRICARE patients use the savings card?

No. The Foundayo Savings Card excludes anyone enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, DoD, VA, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, or any state prescription drug assistance program ^[1]. Lilly directs Medicaid patients to their state Medicaid agency and medicaid.gov for coverage and copay information ^[14].

Does self-pay spending count toward a deductible or out-of-pocket maximum?

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge explicitly states its $50 copay does not count toward TrOOP costs ^[7].

Does a retail pharmacy give the same price as LillyDirect?

GoodRx lists $149 without insurance for the 0.8 mg, 30-tablet prescription at Dillons, Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Sam’s Club, Target (CVS), Costco, Walgreens Specialty, and Hy-Vee, as of September 14, 2026 ^[17]. LillyDirect applies savings automatically with free home delivery or retail pickup ^[9]. Filling at another pharmacy may require enrolling in a Lilly savings program first, depending on insurance type ^[9][1].

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