Foundayo without insurance: $149 to $349 a month from Lilly
Lilly sells Foundayo direct from $149 a month at 0.8mg, according to GLP Chart, checked August 31, 2026. The price rises with the dose, to $349 a month at 14.5mg and 17.2mg.
If the price at your dose is more than you can carry, two cash programs to check.
- Strut Health$149 a month, with auto-refillcompounded semaglutide, not FDA-approvedCheck price →
- Shed$199 a monthcompounded semaglutide, not FDA-approvedCheck price →
Foundayo price by dose
| Dose or tier | Price a month | What the terms say |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mg | $149 | No further condition published. |
| 2.5mg | $199 | No further condition published. |
| 5.5mg and 9mg | $299 | No further condition published. |
| 14.5mg and 17.2mg | $349 | The top two doses drop to $299 when you refill within 45 days of your last delivery. |
Read at foundayo.lilly.com, August 31, 2026.
Your prescriber raises the dose in steps, so the first month is the cheapest one on this ladder. Price the dose you expect to stay on. The chart prices every telehealth program at the maintenance dose, which is the number to hold this one against.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get the lower price at the top Foundayo doses?
The top two doses drop to $299 when you refill within 45 days of your last delivery. Miss that window and the price in the table applies.
Is the Foundayo savings card a better deal?
Only with commercial insurance. The card takes your copay as low as $25 for a 1, 2 or 3-month prescription. The card stops at $1,000 a year.
Does Medicare pay for Foundayo?
Yes, through the CMS GLP-1 Bridge. Part D members who meet its BMI rules pay $50 a month, from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027. Prior authorization is required.
Is Foundayo free through Lilly Cares?
No. Trulicity is the only GLP-1 on the Lilly Cares medication list. Zepbound, Mounjaro and Foundayo are not on it.
GLP Chart is an independent comparison site, not a pharmacy and not a medical provider. Program terms are read at the source and dated. They can change on any day, so confirm yours before your next fill.
