Once it receives FDA approval, it will likely be prescribed as a once-weekly injection, much like other medications in the GLP-1 agonist class
Lilly said Foundayo will be available through its LillyDirect platform immediately (prescriptions required) and will start shipping April 6
These FDA-approved peptides work the same way regardless of sex by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone to reduce hunger and cravings, per GoodRx, though a provider should still tailor dosing to an individual's health history and goals
For example, members get daily tasks like logging their meals or taking a 10-minute walk, and the app gives instant feedback visual progress charts, streak counts, virtual high-fives from coaches, and more
Research supports the need for muscle-preserving strategies during GLP-1 treatment to ensure long-term metabolic health and sustainable results
[DOI] [PMC free article] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 31.Scheen AJ, Lefbvre PJ