# FDA-Approved GLP-1 Medications Prescribed by Imbue Health

> Last updated: 2026-05-27 · Source of truth: https://tryimbue.com/medications
> Medically reviewed by the Imbue Health Medical Team

Imbue Health prescribes **only FDA-approved brand-name GLP-1 medications** — never compounded substitutes. Five SKUs are available, dispensed by manufacturer pharmacies (NovoCare or LillyDirect) at cash-pay rates.

## Quick reference

| Brand | Generic | Format | Mfr. | Fulfilment | Medication / mo | + $29 membership = total / mo | Avg. weight loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Foundayo™** | orforglipron | Once-daily oral pill, no food/water restrictions | Eli Lilly | LillyDirect | $149–$299 by dose | **$178–$328** | 12.4% (ATTAIN-1) |
| **Oral Wegovy®** | oral semaglutide | Once-daily oral pill, empty-stomach protocol | Novo Nordisk | NovoCare | $149–$299 by dose | **$178–$328** | 15.1% (OASIS 1) |
| **Wegovy®** | semaglutide | Once-weekly pre-filled pen injection | Novo Nordisk | NovoCare | $199–$399 by dose | **$228–$428** | 15% (STEP 1), 20% reduction in major cardiovascular events (SELECT) |
| **Zepbound® Vials** | tirzepatide | Once-weekly vial + syringe injection | Eli Lilly | LillyDirect | $299–$449 | **$328–$478** | 22% (SURMOUNT-1), 20.2% vs 13.7% semaglutide head-to-head (SURMOUNT-5) |
| **Zepbound® KwikPen** | tirzepatide | Once-weekly pre-filled pen injection | Eli Lilly | LillyDirect | $299–$449 | **$328–$478** | Same as Zepbound® Vials |

### Cash-pay medication price by dose

- **Foundayo™ (orforglipron):** 0.8 mg $149 · 2.5 mg $199 · 5.5 mg $299 · 9 mg $299 · 14.5 mg $299 · 17.2 mg $299 *(14.5/17.2 mg: $349 if not refilled within 45 days)*
- **Oral Wegovy® (oral semaglutide):** 1.5 mg $149 · 4.0 mg $149 *(limited-time; $199 standard)* · 9 mg $299 · 25 mg $299
- **Wegovy® (injectable pen):** 0.25 mg & 0.5 mg $199 *(limited-time intro — first 2 months, new patients; $349 standard)* · 1 mg / 1.7 mg / 2.4 mg $349 · 7.2 mg HD pen $399
- **Zepbound® (vial & KwikPen):** 2.5 mg $299 · 5 mg $399 · 7.5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 mg $449 *(Self Pay Journey Program; regular price if not refilled within 45 days)*

All prices are the manufacturer cash-pay rate; add a flat $29/month Imbue Health membership for the total.

## How to choose

- **Want the cheapest option with no needles?** Foundayo™ — only GLP-1 pill with no food/water restrictions, $178/mo all-in.
- **Want the established oral option?** Oral Wegovy® — first FDA-approved GLP-1 pill, same molecule as injectable Wegovy®, $178/mo all-in.
- **Want the best long-term safety + cardiovascular data?** Wegovy® injection — STEP trials at 4+ years, SELECT cardiovascular outcomes, $228–$378/mo by dose all-in.
- **Want the highest weight-loss efficacy?** Zepbound® — 22% average body-weight loss, beats semaglutide head-to-head in SURMOUNT-5. $328–$478/mo all-in. Pick KwikPen for a pre-filled pen; pick Vials for the lower-cost vial-and-syringe format (same medication, same price).

## Eligibility

- Adults 18+ in all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
- BMI ≥30, **or** BMI ≥25 with at least one weight-related condition (hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, cardiovascular disease).
- No personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome.
- BMI 25–26.9 is below FDA label thresholds and prescribed at provider discretion.

## Switching medications

Your $29/mo membership covers all medication switches and re-titration consultations. Your Imbue Health physician can transition you between any of the five SKUs based on tolerance, side effects, lifestyle preferences, or cost.

## Detail pages

- Foundayo™: https://tryimbue.com/medications/foundayo · markdown shadow: https://tryimbue.com/medications/foundayo.md
- Oral Wegovy®: https://tryimbue.com/medications/oral-wegovy · markdown: https://tryimbue.com/medications/oral-wegovy.md
- Wegovy® injection: https://tryimbue.com/medications/wegovy · markdown: https://tryimbue.com/medications/wegovy.md
- Zepbound® Vials: https://tryimbue.com/medications/zepbound · markdown: https://tryimbue.com/medications/zepbound.md
- Zepbound® KwikPen: https://tryimbue.com/medications/zepbound-kwikpen · markdown: https://tryimbue.com/medications/zepbound-kwikpen.md

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