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Foundayo ™ (orforglipron) tablet

0.8 mg / 2.5 mg / 5.5 mg / 9 mg / 14.5 mg / 17.2 mg

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This information is provided in response to your request. Resources may contain information about doses, uses, formulations and populations different from product labeling. See Prescribing Information above, if applicable.

What is Foundayo™ (orforglipron) and how does it work?

Orforglipron binds to and activates the human GLP-1 receptor. GLP-1 receptors are present in brain regions that regulate appetite. In animal studies, orforglipron distributed to and activated neurons in brain regions that regulate appetite and food intake

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See important safety information, including boxed warning, in the attached prescribing information.

Orforglipron Mechanism of Action

Orforglipron is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that binds to and activates the human GLP-1 receptor.1

GLP-1 is a physiological regulator of appetite and caloric intake. GLP-1 receptors are present in brain regions that regulate appetite.1

In animal studies, orforglipron distributed to and activated neurons in brain regions that regulate appetite and food intake.1

Orforglipron Pharmacodynamics

Orforglipron reduces body weight, with greater fat mass loss than lean mass loss.1 

Orforglipron decreases food intake. This effect is likely mediated by decreased appetite.1

Enclosed Prescribing Information

FOUNDAYO™ (orforglipron) tablets, for oral use, Lilly

References

1Foundayo [package insert]. Indianapolis, IN: Eli Lilly and Company; 2026.

Date of Last Review: June 23, 2026

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