Orforglipron

FDA label, Eli Lilly and Company, oral, effective 2026-07-29. Full label on DailyMed

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WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS In products with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist activity that are pharmacologically active in rats and mice, rodent thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) have been observed at clinically relevant exposures and are considered GLP-1 receptor-dependent effects in rodents. Orforglipron is not pharmacologically active in rats or mice and did not produce tumors in rodents [see Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] .

While orforglipron is pharmacologically active at the human GLP-1 receptor, the human relevance of GLP-1 receptor-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rodents has not been determined [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), Nonclinical Toxicology ( 13.1 )] . FOUNDAYO is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . Counsel patients regarding the potential risk for MTC with the use of FOUNDAYO and inform them of symptoms of thyroid tumors (e.g., a mass in the neck, dysphagia, dyspnea, persistent hoarseness).

Routine monitoring of serum calcitonin or using thyroid ultrasound is of uncertain value for early detection of MTC in patients treated with FOUNDAYO [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . WARNING: RISK OF THYROID C-CELL TUMORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. In products with glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist activity that are pharmacologically active in rats and mice, rodent thyroid C-cell tumors (adenomas and carcinomas) have been observed at clinically relevant exposures and are considered GLP-1 receptor-dependent effects in rodents.

Orforglipron is not pharmacologically active in rats or mice and did not produce tumors in rodents ( 13.1 ) . While orforglipron is pharmacologically active at the human GLP-1 receptor, the human relevance of GLP-1 receptor-dependent thyroid C-cell tumors observed in rodents has not been determined ( 5.1 , 13.1 ). FOUNDAYO is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Counsel patients regarding the potential risk of MTC and symptoms of thyroid tumors ( 4 , 5.1 ).

Dosing in kidney impairment

Renal Impairment No dosage modification of FOUNDAYO is recommended for patients with renal impairment. In subjects with renal impairment including end-stage renal disease (ESRD), no change in orforglipron pharmacokinetics (PK) was observed [see Clinical Pharmacology] . Monitor renal function in patients reporting adverse reactions to FOUNDAYO that could lead to volume depletion [see Warnings and Precautions] .

Dosing in liver impairment

Hepatic Impairment FOUNDAYO is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) [see Clinical Pharmacology] . No dosage modification of FOUNDAYO is recommended in patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A and B, respectively) [see Clinical Pharmacology] .

Preparation and administration

Recommended Dosage and Administration Recommended Administration Take FOUNDAYO orally once daily, with or without food. Swallow tablets whole. Do not break, crush, or chew. Do not take more than one tablet per day. Recommended Dosage Escalation Follow the FOUNDAYO starting dosage and escalation described below to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions, Adverse Reactions] .

The starting dosage is 0.8 mg orally once daily. After at least 30 days on the 0.8 mg dosage, increase the dosage to 2.5 mg once daily. After at least 30 days on the 2.5 mg dosage, increase the dosage to 5.5 mg once daily. The dosage may be increased to the next dosage level (9 mg, 14.5 mg, or 17.2 mg once daily) after at least 30 days on the current dosage, based on treatment response and tolerability.

The maximum dosage of FOUNDAYO is 17.2 mg once daily.

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Label text (7 paragraphs)

Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors: The maximum dosage of FOUNDAYO is 9 mg once daily when used concomitantly with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors that also inhibit OATP1B. ( 7.1 ) CYP3A4 Inducers: Avoid concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inducers. Monitor FOUNDAYO effectiveness and escalate dosage as needed when used concomitantly with moderate CYP3A4 inducers. ( 7.1 ) Simvastatin: Do not exceed simvastatin 20 mg once daily when used concomitantly with FOUNDAYO. ( 7.2 ) FOUNDAYO delays gastric emptying and has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications. ( 7.3 )

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on FOUNDAYO Table 2 includes clinically relevant interactions where concomitant use of other drugs affects FOUNDAYO. Table 2: Clinically Relevant Effects of Other Drugs on FOUNDAYO Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors Intervention The maximum dosage of FOUNDAYO is 9 mg once daily when used concomitantly with a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor. Avoid concomitant use of FOUNDAYO with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors that also inhibit OATP1B (e.g., ritonavir) [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Clinical Impact CYP3A4 inhibitors increase FOUNDAYO exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may increase the risk of FOUNDAYO-associated adverse reactions.

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors that also clinically inhibit OATP1B are expected to significantly increase plasma concentrations of FOUNDAYO, which may increase the risk of FOUNDAYO-associated adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] . Strong CYP3A4 Inducers Intervention Avoid concomitant use of FOUNDAYO with strong CYP3A4 inducers. Clinical Impact Induction of CYP3A4 decreases FOUNDAYO exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce the effectiveness of FOUNDAYO.

Moderate CYP3A4 Inducers Intervention Monitor FOUNDAYO effectiveness and escalate dosage as needed when used concomitantly with moderate CYP3A4 inducers [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 )] . Clinical Impact Induction of CYP3A4 decreases FOUNDAYO exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] , which may reduce the effectiveness of FOUNDAYO.

7.2 Effect of FOUNDAYO on Other Drugs Table 3 includes clinically relevant interactions where concomitant use of FOUNDAYO affects other drugs. Table 3: Clinically Relevant Effects of FOUNDAYO on Other Drugs Simvastatin Intervention Do not exceed simvastatin 20 mg once daily when concomitantly used with FOUNDAYO. Clinical Impact Use of FOUNDAYO with simvastatin increased exposure of the active metabolite simvastatin acid two-fold [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . A two-fold increase in simvastatin acid exposure at the highest simvastatin dose could be clinically meaningful.

Insulin or Insulin Secretagogue (e.g., Sulfonylurea) Intervention When initiating FOUNDAYO, consider reducing the dose of concomitantly administered insulin or insulin secretagogues (e.g., sulfonylureas) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . Clinical Impact FOUNDAYO stimulates insulin release in the presence of elevated blood glucose concentrations which could increase the risk for hypoglycemia when used in combination with insulin or insulin secretagogues.

7.3 Effect of FOUNDAYO on Oral Medications FOUNDAYO delays gastric emptying and thereby has the potential to impact the absorption of concomitantly administered oral medications [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . Advise patients using oral hormonal contraceptives to switch to a non-oral contraceptive method or add a barrier method of contraception for 30 days after initiation with FOUNDAYO and for 30 days after each dose escalation. Hormonal contraceptives that are not administered orally should not be affected.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS FOUNDAYO is contraindicated in patients with: A personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2 [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . Known serious hypersensitivity to orforglipron or any of the excipients in FOUNDAYO. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported with GLP-1 receptor agonists [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ), Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Personal or family history of MTC or in patients with MEN 2 ( 4 ) Known serious hypersensitivity to orforglipron or any of the excipients in FOUNDAYO ( 4 )

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There will be a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to FOUNDAYO (orforglipron) during pregnancy. Pregnant patients exposed to FOUNDAYO and healthcare providers are encouraged to contact Eli Lilly and Company at 1-800-LillyRx (1-800-545-5979). Risk Summary Weight loss offers no benefit to a pregnant patient and may cause fetal harm. When a pregnancy is recognized, advise the pregnant patient of the risk to a fetus and discontinue FOUNDAYO. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of FOUNDAYO during pregnancy.

Based on animal reproduction studies, there may be risks to the fetus from exposure to orforglipron during pregnancy. Imbalances in malformations have been reported in rats and rabbits at low multiples of clinical exposure with GLP-1 receptor agonists active in those species. Orforglipron is not pharmacologically active in rats and rabbits. In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of orforglipron to pregnant monkeys during organogenesis at doses lower than the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) did not result in embryofetal effects. Higher dose levels and exposures could not be evaluated in monkeys due to dose limiting effects on body weight (see Data) .

In a rabbit dose-range finding study, oral administration of orforglipron to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at exposures 14 times the clinical exposure at the MRHD resulted in external malformations and decreases in fetal and placental weights in the absence of maternal toxicity (see Data) . In the definitive rabbit study, oral administration of orforglipron to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis at exposures up to 6 times the clinical exposure at the MRHD did not result in embryofetal effects (see Data) . In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively.

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is increased when compared to the general population. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Appropriate weight gain relative to pre-pregnancy weight is currently recommended for all pregnant patients, including those with obesity or overweight, due to the obligatory weight gain that occurs in maternal tissues during pregnancy. Data Animal Data Embryofetal development was evaluated in pregnant monkeys administered orforglipron orally during organogenesis (gestation days 20 to 50)…

For breastfeeding, also see LactMed (National Library of Medicine), which summarizes milk levels and infant effects.

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