Head-to-head · WeighScore
LillyDirect Foundayo vs Stealth Health
The verdict
LillyDirect Foundayo takes it — 67.2/100 to 53.1/100.
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 | LillyDirect Foundayo | Stealth Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 67.2/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #173 | #474 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | All 50 states | Coverage not published |
| Brand-name access | Yes | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Yes | Injection only |
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
Graded #474 · C
Strengths
- Free consultation — you only pay once a prescription is issued
- A doctor reviews your intake before any prescription
- Free shipping on medication
- One platform for weight loss plus ED, hair, testosterone and more
Where it loses points
- Doesn't name the specific weight-loss medication on its site
- No prices posted — the pharmacy sets and collects payment after approval
- Operating company, prescribing clinicians, and pharmacy partner not disclosed
- State availability not published
- Consultation fees are non-refundable except where required by law
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.