Health · 11 August 2026

Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new daily pill, approved for UK weight loss

Foundayo is Europe's first approved daily pill, made by Eli Lilly, to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. While it can be bought privately with a prescription, it is not yet automatically available on the NHS. Experts say the pill could help people maintain weight loss after jabs and is likely cheaper than other treatments.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 August 2026 at 0:43

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