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Direct from the maker · prices checked Sep 28, 2026

LillyDirect for GLP-1 weight loss: what it costs

Eli Lilly's own self-pay pharmacy service. It ships Zepbound and Foundayo at Lilly's self-pay prices with a prescription.

Lowest first 52 weeks we can verify: $1,937 (Foundayo, pill, 0.8 mg, every fee included)

Our review: 92 / 100, scored the same way as every program.

What it costs

There is no membership fee. You pay for the medication only.

3 verified prices

GLP-1 programs sorted by what the first 52 weeks cost at the starting dose, all fees included. Prices are self-pay unless the Insurance filter is on.
#ProgramMedicationPrice, starting doseActions
1LillyDirectDirect from the makerChecked Sep 28, 2026FoundayoPill, 0.8 mg$149 per 30 daysFirst 52 weeks: $1,937
2LillyDirectDirect from the makerChecked Sep 28, 2026ZepboundInjection, vial, 2.5 mg$299 per 28 daysFirst 52 weeks: $3,887
3LillyDirectDirect from the makerChecked Sep 28, 2026ZepboundInjection, pen, 2.5 mg$299 per 28 daysFirst 52 weeks: $3,887

Every dose over 52 weeks

Most people start on a low dose and step up. Open any total to see the sum behind it, with each figure linked to the page it came from.

Foundayo, pill · once a day

DoseMedication, per fillFirst 52 weeks, all fees
0.8 mg$149 per 30 days
$1,937 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $149 = $1,937 lilly.com
  • Total: $1,937

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

2.5 mg$149 per 30 days
$1,937 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $149 = $1,937 lilly.com
  • Total: $1,937

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

5.5 mg$199 per 30 days
$2,587 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $199 = $2,587 lilly.com
  • Total: $2,587

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

9 mg$299 per 30 days
$3,887 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $299 = $3,887 lilly.com
  • Total: $3,887

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

14.5 mg$299 per 30 days
$3,887 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $299 = $3,887 lilly.com
  • Total: $3,887

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

17.2 mg$299 per 30 days
$3,887 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $299 = $3,887 lilly.com
  • Total: $3,887

One fill lasts 30 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

The 2.5 mg and 5.5 mg prices are temporary through Dec 31, 2026 (regular $199 and $299). 14.5 and 17.2 mg: $299 for a first fill or a refill within 45 days, otherwise $349.

Fill length: Month is defined as 30-dayslilly.com, Sep 28, 2026

Zepbound, injection, vial · once a week

DoseMedication, per fillFirst 52 weeks, all fees
2.5 mg$299 per 28 days
$3,887 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $299 = $3,887 lilly.com
  • Total: $3,887

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

5 mg$399 per 28 days
$5,187 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $399 = $5,187 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,187

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

7.5 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

10 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

12.5 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

15 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

7.5 mg and up: $449 is for a first fill at that dose or a refill within 45 days. Later refills cost $499 (7.5 mg) or $699 (10 mg and up). Needles and syringes are bought separately.

Fill length: Month is defined as 28-days and 4 single-dose vialslilly.com, Sep 28, 2026

Zepbound, injection, pen · once a week

DoseMedication, per fillFirst 52 weeks, all fees
2.5 mg$299 per 28 days
$3,887 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $299 = $3,887 lilly.com
  • Total: $3,887

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

5 mg$399 per 28 days
$5,187 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $399 = $5,187 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,187

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

7.5 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

10 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

12.5 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

15 mg$449 per 28 days
$5,837 how we got this
  • Medication: 13 × $449 = $5,837 lilly.com
  • Total: $5,837

One fill lasts 28 days, so 52 weeks take 13 fills.

KwikPen, one multi-dose pen per fill. 7.5 mg and up: $449 is for a first fill at that dose or a refill within 45 days. Later refills cost $499 (7.5 mg) or $699 (10 mg and up).

Fill length: Month is defined as 28-days and 1 single-patient-use KwikPenlilly.com, Sep 28, 2026

What you get

Medications
Zepbound, Foundayo
Insurance for visits
Not stated
Insurance for the medication
Not stated
HSA / FSA
Not stated
States
Not stated on their site
FDA warning letter check
Not checked

About the medications: Zepbound, Foundayo.

Cancelling, refunds and what is included

From LillyDirect's own pages, read Sep 27, 2026. Compare every program.

Minimum term and plans

  • LillyDirect is Lilly’s direct-to-patient pharmacy (no membership plan).LillyDirect is Eli Lilly and Company's direct to patient pharmacy experience.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • No contract, but the $449 Self Pay Journey price for 7.5-15 mg requires refilling within 45 days.To continue to be eligible for this Zepbound Self Pay Journey Program purchase offer you must complete your refill purchase of the Zepbound single-dose vial or KwikPen within 45 days of the delivery/received date of your previous Zepbound single-dose vial or KwikPen prescription.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • Regular 1-month prices if the 45-day window is missed.If refill purchase is completed more than 45 days after the delivery/receipt of your previous Zepbound single-dose vial or KwikPen prescription, purchase offer will not apply.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026

Is the medication included?

  • Telehealth visit fees listed on LillyDirect exclude medication; medication cost is separate.The cost for any prescribed medication is separate from the cost and coverage details shown here.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • Telehealth rates shown are reported by independent providers and exclude medication.Please note the rates below, reported by providers, do not include medication costs; rates may vary.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • Needles/syringes for KwikPen and vial must be bought separately.Yes, you will need to purchase injection supplies for both the KwikPen and Vial. You can purchase supplies through LillyDirect checkout, at a local pharmacy, or online.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • Fills are by four third-party dispensing pharmacies: Amazon Pharmacy, Fuze Health, Gifthealth, Walmart Pharmacy.LillyDirect currently works with four dispensing pharmacies: Amazon Pharmacy, Fuze Health, Gifthealth, and Walmart Pharmacy.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026
  • A prescription from a licensed provider is required (LillyDirect does not include a doctor visit).Zepbound requires a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.lilly.com, Sep 27, 2026

Not found on its pages: cancelling; refunds; automatic renewal; lab work; how often you hear from a clinician; where it is available.

How it compares

For Foundayo, LillyDirect's lowest first 52 weeks ($1,937) is number 1 of 5 verified options on GLPLens.

For Zepbound, LillyDirect's lowest first 52 weeks ($3,887) is number 2 of 10 verified options on GLPLens.

Sources

  1. 2.5 mg/0.5 mL (starting dosage) Self-pay price: Starting at $299/month* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  2. 5 mg/0.5 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $399/month* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  3. 7.5 mg/0.5 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  4. 10 mg/0.5 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  5. 12.5 mg/0.5 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  6. 15 mg/0.5 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  7. Month is defined as 28-days and 4 single-dose vials lilly.com, read Sep 28, 2026
  8. 2.5 mg/0.6 mL (starting dosage) Self-pay price: Starting at $299/month* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  9. 5 mg/0.6 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $399/month* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  10. 7.5 mg/0.6 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  11. 10 mg/0.6 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  12. 12.5 mg/0.6 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  13. 15 mg/0.6 mL Self-pay price: Starting at $449/month* when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  14. Month is defined as 28-days and 1 single-patient-use KwikPen lilly.com, read Sep 28, 2026
  15. 0.8 mg dose (starting dosage) Self-pay price: Starting at $149/month^ lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  16. 2.5 mg dose Self-pay price: Starting at $149/month^* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  17. 5.5 mg dose Self-pay price: Starting at $199/month^* lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  18. 9 mg dose Self-pay price: Starting at $299/month^ lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  19. 14.5 mg dose Self-pay price: Starting at $299/month^ when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  20. 17.2 mg dose Self-pay price: Starting at $299/month^ when you refill within 45 days† lilly.com, read Sep 29, 2026
  21. Month is defined as 30-days lilly.com, read Sep 28, 2026
LillyDirect$1,937 first 52 weeksCheck price at LillyDirect (opens LillyDirect's site)