Foundayo (Orforglipron) in Austin, TX | Online Prescribing | TeleSlim Clinic
Foundayo (Orforglipron) in Austin, TX: Online Prescribing by a Texas-Licensed Physician
Foundayo (orforglipron) is an FDA-approved prescription medicine for chronic weight management, given as a once-daily pill (a GLP-1 receptor agonist). Through TeleSlim Clinic, adults in Austin and across the Austin metro area and Central Texas can see a Texas-licensed, board-certified physician by video to learn whether Foundayo is appropriate for them. No clinic drive is needed.
At a glance
- Form: a once-daily pill (a GLP-1 receptor agonist)
- Who it is for: Adults 18+ with obesity (BMI 30 or higher), or overweight (BMI 27 or higher) with at least one weight-related medical condition, used with a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity.
- Typical dosing: Treatment starts at 0.8 mg once daily, and the dose is raised at least every 30 days as tolerated (for example 2.5 mg, then 5.5 mg), with possible steps up to 9 mg, 14.5 mg and a maximum of 17.2 mg daily. Tablets are swallowed whole, with or without food.
- Your physician: Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, licensed in Texas
- Visit cost: $99 initial consultation, then $99 per month for physician follow-up
How Foundayo care works with TeleSlim Clinic in Austin
- Book a video visit. Complete a short health history, then meet Dr. Alatassi from home.
- Get a medical evaluation. She reviews your history, current medicines and goals to decide whether Foundayo or another option fits.
- Prescription to your pharmacy. If a medication is appropriate, your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose, such as H-E-B, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart or Costco. TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication and does not offer compounded GLP-1 medications.
- Follow up monthly. Dose changes, side effect management, nutrition and activity guidance continue through monthly visits.
What Foundayo costs without insurance
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay: $99 for the first consultation and $99 per month for follow-up, with lower per-month rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans (see our cost guide for Austin). The medication itself is a separate cost paid at the pharmacy or through manufacturer programs. Cash prices for weight-loss medications typically run about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose, and they change over time, so ask your pharmacy for the current price. We can provide a superbill you may submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement; reimbursement is not guaranteed. Read more about insurance and weight loss medication in Austin.
Important safety information
Boxed warning: The label includes a boxed warning about the risk of thyroid C-cell tumors seen in rodents with this class of medicine. Foundayo should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2), or by anyone allergic to orforglipron.
Common side effects include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, headache, bloating, fatigue, belching, acid reflux, gas and hair loss. Your physician will review the full list of warnings and precautions in the manufacturer’s prescribing information. Results vary from person to person. Please read the manufacturer’s full prescribing information and discuss your own risks with your physician.
Compare your options
Foundayo was approved by the FDA in April 2026. It is a small-molecule (non-peptide) pill, so unlike oral Wegovy it does not require a morning fasting routine or a 30-minute wait before eating. It can be taken at any time of day, with or without food. Oral Wegovy and the weekly injections work differently and have different dosing, so your physician can help you weigh convenience, tolerance and cost. See all options on our weight loss medications in Austin page.
Foundayo questions from Austin patients
Can I get a Foundayo prescription online in Texas?
If a Texas-licensed physician determines Foundayo is medically appropriate after a video visit, a prescription can be sent to your pharmacy. Not everyone qualifies.
Does TeleSlim Clinic sell Foundayo?
No. We do not dispense medication. Your prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose.
Do you offer compounded versions?
No. TeleSlim Clinic prescribes FDA-approved medications only.
Is Foundayo an injection?
No. Foundayo is a once-daily tablet that is swallowed whole.
Will insurance cover it?
TeleSlim Clinic does not bill insurance. Medication coverage depends on your plan and pharmacy benefit, so check with your insurer. We can provide a superbill for the visit fee.
Meet your physician
Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP is Chief Medical Officer of TeleSlim Clinic. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is licensed to practice in Texas. All TeleSlim Clinic visits are conducted by video with a board-certified physician.
Request your free consultation to see whether TeleSlim Clinic is a fit for you in Austin.
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This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. Individual results vary.
