Foundayo on Medicare: the card is barred and the Bridge is $50 a month
Medicare bars you from the Foundayo savings card. Federal law closes every manufacturer card to a government plan, and no appeal changes that. The CMS GLP-1 Bridge charges $50 a month for Wegovy, Foundayo and the Zepbound KwikPen, according to GLP Chart, checked September 28, 2026. Eli Lilly publishes 4 cash prices for Foundayo by dose, checked September 28, 2026. The cheapest of them is a starter dose you leave behind, so price the dose you expect to stay on.
Every route, cheapest first
| Route | What you pay | Who it is open to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS GLP-1 Bridge | $50 a month | Part D members in one of three BMI bands. BMI 35 and over on its own. BMI 30 and over with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, uncontrolled hypertension or CKD stage 3a and up. BMI 27 and over with pre-diabetes, a prior heart attack, a prior stroke or symptomatic peripheral artery disease. Prior authorization required. Runs July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. | CMSRead September 28, 2026 |
| SnagRx | from $99 a month | Anyone the program will prescribe for. That price buys compounded semaglutide, a pharmacy-made version that is not FDA-approved and is not Foundayo. | our reviewRead October 19, 2026 |
| Foundayo savings card | You do not qualify | Barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs. | Foundayo savings and self-pay termsRead September 28, 2026 |
| Eli Lilly cash price | By dose | Anyone with a prescription. Lilly sells Foundayo direct at foundayo.lilly.com, priced by dose: $149 a month at 0.8mg, $149 at 2.5mg and $199 at 5.5mg through December 31, 2026, $299 at 9mg and $349 at 14.5mg and 17.2mg. After December 31, 2026, the regular prices apply, $199 for 2.5mg and $299 for 5.5mg. The top two doses drop to $299 when you refill within 45 days of your last delivery. | Foundayo savings and self-pay termsRead September 28, 2026 |
A compounded product in this table is not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review it for safety, effectiveness or quality, and its formulation can differ from the approved drug. Confirm the active ingredient and the pharmacy with the prescriber.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Foundayo savings card on Medicare?
No. The card is barred for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, TRICARE and all other federal or state government programs, and there is no appeal.
Does the CMS GLP-1 Bridge cover Foundayo?
Yes, at $50 a month.
What does Foundayo cost without insurance?
Lilly sells Foundayo direct at foundayo.lilly.com, priced by dose: $149 a month at 0.8mg, $149 at 2.5mg and $199 at 5.5mg through December 31, 2026, $299 at 9mg and $349 at 14.5mg and 17.2mg. After December 31, 2026, the regular prices apply, $199 for 2.5mg and $299 for 5.5mg. The top two doses drop to $299 when you refill within 45 days of your last delivery.
Can I stack a savings card and a pharmacy discount coupon?
No. You use the manufacturer card or a discount coupon on one fill, never both. For anyone with commercial insurance the card almost always wins.
GLP Chart is a comparison site, not a pharmacy and not a medical provider. Card and cash terms are read at the manufacturer's own page and dated. They can change on any day, so confirm yours before your next fill.