How Much Does Foundayo (fown-DAY-oh) Cost?

From as low as $25/month with insurance to $149–$299/month self-pay depending on dose. Multiple affordable pathways to get Foundayo.

Foundayo Pricing

Choose the option that works best for you

No Insurance
$149–$299
per month depending on dose
  • Dose-dependent pricing
  • No insurance needed
  • Starting dose (0.8 mg) from $149/month
  • Available through LillyDirect
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Medicare Part D
$50
per month starting July 1, 2026
  • For eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries
  • Coverage begins July 2026
  • Check with your plan for details
  • Plan coverage may vary
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The Foundayo Savings Card

What It Is

A co-pay savings card from Eli Lilly that helps reduce your out-of-pocket costs for Foundayo if you have commercial insurance.

Who Qualifies

Patients with commercial or private insurance. Not available for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or VA coverage.

How to Get It

Access the savings card through LillyDirect or ask your prescribing healthcare provider about availability and enrollment.

How It Works

The card helps offset your insurance co-pay, potentially reducing your out-of-pocket cost to as little as $25 per month. Savings of up to $100/month ($1,000/year max). Card expires 12/31/2026.

Self-Pay Pricing by Dose

Transparent pricing for each dose strength

Dose Strength Monthly Self-Pay Price
0.8 mg (starting dose) $149/month
2.5 mg $199/month
5.5 mg $299/month
9 mg $299/month
14.5 mg $349/month$299 with 45-day refill
17.2 mg (maintenance dose) $349/month$299 with 45-day refill

Refill Savings: Purchase 14.5 mg or 17.2 mg for $299/month (instead of $349) when you refill within 45 days of your last order.

Foundayo Doses

Available dose strengths

Dose Strength Status Notes
0.8 mg Starting dose Where most patients begin their treatment
2.5 mg Maintenance Typical dose after initial titration
5.5 mg Maintenance Available for patients who need higher dose
9 mg Maintenance Available for patients who need higher dose
14.5 mg Maintenance Available for patients who need higher dose
17.2 mg Maximum dose Highest available dose strength
Important: Your doctor will gradually increase your dose over time. Self-pay pricing ranges from $149–$299/month depending on dose strength. See the Per-Dose Pricing table above for exact pricing for each dose tier. Always follow your healthcare provider's dosing schedule.

Ways to Save on Foundayo

Maximize your affordability options

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Use the Savings Card

The Foundayo Savings Card can reduce your monthly cost to as little as $25 if you have commercial insurance. Maximum savings: $100 per fill with an annual cap of $1,000/year. Card expires December 31, 2026. Not valid for government insurance (Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA).

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Check Your Formulary

Ask your insurance provider if Foundayo is covered under your plan and what your specific co-pay will be.

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Ask About Samples

Your prescribing healthcare provider may have patient samples available to try before committing to a full prescription.

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Home Delivery

LillyDirect offers convenient home delivery and may provide options for competitive self-pay pricing.

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Compare Co-pay vs Self-pay

Self-pay pricing ranges from $149–$299/month depending on dose. Sometimes the self-pay price is actually cheaper than your insurance co-pay. Do the math!

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Contact Support

Call LillyDirect or your healthcare provider to discuss your specific situation and available options.

How Foundayo Pricing Compares

Foundayo (Oral GLP-1)

Foundayo self-pay pricing ranges from $149–$299/month depending on dose and is priced competitively among oral GLP-1 medications. With the Savings Card, eligible patients may pay as little as $25/month with commercial insurance.

Wegovy & Zepbound (Injectables)

Injectable GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound have different pricing structures and typically require additional costs for injection supplies like pens and needles.

Why Foundayo?

As an oral pill, Foundayo eliminates the need for injection supplies. Combined with competitive pricing and the Savings Card, it offers an accessible path to GLP-1 treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Foundayo self-pay pricing ranges from $149–$299/month depending on dose. Starting dose (0.8 mg) is $149/month, with higher doses ranging up to $299/month for the 14.5 mg and 17.2 mg doses. You can access self-pay pricing through LillyDirect.
You can get the Foundayo Savings Card through LillyDirect or by asking your prescribing healthcare provider. It's available to patients with commercial and private insurance. The card can reduce your out-of-pocket cost to as little as $25/month.
Yes, Foundayo will be available to Medicare Part D beneficiaries starting July 1, 2026, for $50/month. Check with your specific Medicare Part D plan for coverage details, as coverage may vary by plan.
Foundayo and Wegovy have different pricing structures. Foundayo is an oral pill available from $25/month with insurance and the Savings Card, or from $149–$299/month self-pay depending on dose. Wegovy is an injectable medication with different pricing. The best option for you depends on your insurance coverage and personal preference.
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and formulary. Foundayo is available to patients with commercial insurance through the Foundayo Savings Card (as low as $25/month). Medicare Part D will cover Foundayo starting July 2026. Government insurance like Medicaid, TRICARE, and VA do not currently qualify for the savings card. Check with your insurance provider or ask your doctor about your coverage options.

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