Head-to-head · WeighScore
EOS Health vs LillyDirect Foundayo
The verdict
LillyDirect Foundayo takes it — 67.2/100 to 62.8/100.
LillyDirect Foundayo grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Eli Lilly's manufacturer direct-pay channel for Foundayo (orforglipron), the first oral GLP-1 pill for weight loss.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | EOS Health | LillyDirect Foundayo |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 62.8/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #265 | #165 |
| Semaglutide | $199/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | $289/mo (compounded) | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 40 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #265 · C
Strengths
- Unusually transparent: publicly names its clinical partner (Arora Health & Aesthetics, LLC) and pharmacy partner (F&F Pharmacies dba Jungle Jim's)
- Competitive compounded pricing from $199/mo semaglutide and $289/mo tirzepatide, plus $100 off the first prescription with code WELCOME100
- Multiple compounded formulas (semaglutide, semaglutide+glycine, semaglutide+B12, tirzepatide) and optional 130+ biomarker lab add-ons
- Free expedited shipping, no insurance required, 10-minute intake, and an ongoing care team via patient portal
Where it loses points
- Available in only 40 states — not offered in CA, NV, NJ, SC, TX, MA, MS, NH, WV, or DE (pharmacy partner is unlicensed there)
- Headline prices are 'best rate' figures; standard monthly plans may cost more than the quarterly-plan rate shown
- Compounded medication only — no brand-name or insurance-covered GLP-1 path
- Pharmacy partner's page notes it 'cannot dispense sterile compounds,' which is worth confirming for injectable GLP-1 fulfillment
Graded #165 · C
Strengths
- Cheapest legal path to a brand-name GLP-1 in 2026 ($25/mo with savings card for commercial insurance)
- Direct from manufacturer — no compounding, no third-party reseller
- Daily oral pill, no injections, no refrigeration
- Available in all 50 states
Where it loses points
- Lower mean weight loss vs Wegovy (14.9%) and Zepbound (20.9%) — labeled-dose 11.1% per Foundayo PI
- Requires existing prescription from a separate prescriber (LillyDirect does not write the prescription)
- $25 savings card requires commercial insurance — Medicare and Medicaid not eligible
- Strict empty-stomach 30-minute window may be hard for some patients to follow
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.