Orforglipron (Foundayo)
Also known as: Foundayo
Profile at a glance
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Eli Lilly |
| Mechanism | GLP-1 receptor agonist (non-peptide small molecule) |
| Administration | Once-daily oral pill — no food or water restrictions |
| Peak weight loss | ~12.4% at 72 weeks (ATTAIN-1) |
| Status | FDA-approved April 2026 — first non-peptide oral GLP-1 agonist |
Deep dive
What Is Foundayo (Orforglipron)? Lilly's FDA-Approved Oral GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill →Eli Lilly's FDA-approved oral GLP-1 pill — 12.4% weight loss, no injections, no fasting. Starting at $149/month.
Orforglipron (Foundayo) compared
Every head-to-head we've published involving Orforglipron (Foundayo).
Orforglipron vs Tirzepatide (Zepbound): Oral Pill vs Weekly Injection
Orforglipron offers 12.4% weight loss as a daily pill. Tirzepatide delivers 22.5% as a weekly injection. Both are from Eli Lilly.
Updated February 2026
Orforglipron vs Zepbound (Tirzepatide): Daily Pill vs Weekly Injection
Orforglipron offers 12.4% weight loss as a daily pill starting at $149/month. Zepbound delivers 22.5% as a weekly injection at $299-$449/month. Both from Eli Lilly.
Updated March 2026
Retatrutide vs Orforglipron: Injectable Triple Agonist vs Oral GLP-1
Retatrutide produces 28.7% weight loss via injection. Orforglipron offers 12.4% weight loss as a daily pill. Both are from Eli Lilly.
Updated February 2026
Orforglipron vs Rybelsus (Oral Semaglutide): Two Oral GLP-1 Pills Compared
Orforglipron has no food restrictions and beat Rybelsus on weight loss in ACHIEVE-3. Rybelsus requires fasting but is available now.
Updated March 2026
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