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FDA approves Eli Lilly oral GLP-1 'Foundayo' for obesity

The FDA approved Eli Lilly's oral GLP-1 obesity therapy orforglipron (brand name Foundayo) on April 1. Shipping via LillyDirect begins April 6 with the lowest-dose out-of-pocket price set at $149 monthly — matching Novo Nordisk's oral Wegovy head-to-head.

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