What is Orforglipron?
The short answer
In the US, you need a prescription to get Orforglipron.
What it is
Orforglipron: Small-molecule oral GLP-1 receptor agonist (not a peptide).
Non-peptide pill that activates the GLP-1 receptor.
What people look into
Weight
- 1 source
- Status as of
- How we source
- Ellum doesn't sell peptides.
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What it is
- Also known as
- lilly glp-1 pill, ly3502970
- How it works
- Non-peptide pill that activates the GLP-1 receptor.
Regulatory status
FDA-approved (Rx) How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Orforglipron is an FDA-approved prescription drug for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or overweight with a weight-related condition.
- Federal (FDA)
- Approved Rx (Foundayo NDA220934, 2026-04-01)
- 503A compounding
- Approved-drug component (small molecule; not a peptide) (as of May 14, 2026)
Forms and brands
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Forms and brands table
| Name | Kind | Status | FDA status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundayo | Brand | FDA-approved (Rx) | Approved Rx (NDA220934, 2026-04-01) |
References
Sources as of October 4, 2026