Head-to-head · WeighScore
Evernow vs LillyDirect Foundayo
The verdict
LillyDirect Foundayo takes it — 67.2/100 to 58.8/100.
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 | Evernow | LillyDirect Foundayo |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 58.8/100 | 67.2/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #356 | #173 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | Coverage not published | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #356 · C
Strengths
- Prescribes FDA-approved branded GLP-1s, not compounded
- Accepts insurance for video visits (BCBS, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna)
- Integrates GLP-1 weight loss with menopause and HRT care
- Flexible one-time visit or low-cost membership models
Where it loses points
- Weight loss is one vertical alongside menopause and HRT care
- GLP-1 medication cost depends on insurance and is not posted
- State availability not specified on the site
Graded #173 · 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.