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Foundayo dose schedule and titration
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Foundayo runs the longest ladder of the four treatments: six tablet strengths, each held for at least 30 days before the prescriber considers the next, guided by response and tolerability. Unlike the Wegovy tablet there are no food or water rules at any step: one tablet daily, any time, swallowed whole.
The licensed ladder
| Dose | When | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8mg | Days 1-30 | Starting dose, once daily |
| 2.5mg | After at least 30 days on 0.8mg | Escalation step |
| 5.5mg | After at least 30 days on 2.5mg | Escalation step |
| 9mg | After at least 30 days on 5.5mg | Escalation step |
| 14.5mg | After at least 30 days on 9mg | Escalation step |
| 17.2mg | After at least 30 days on 14.5mg | The maximum dose |
Each step is a prescriber decision based on how you respond to and tolerate the current dose; staying at an intermediate dose that is working is normal. Tablets are swallowed whole, not broken, crushed or chewed. In ATTAIN-1 the trial results scaled with dose, but so did gastrointestinal side effects, which is exactly why the ladder is climbed slowly and never self-directed. The leaflet covers missed doses; do not double up.
What each step costs today
| Dose | Lowest first month | Lowest ongoing month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8mg | £49 (The Family Chemist) | £49 (The Family Chemist) | compare all |
| 2.5mg | £49 (The Family Chemist) | £81 (New Health) | compare all |
| 5.5mg | £59 (The Family Chemist) | £90 (New Health) | compare all |
| 9mg | £89 (The Family Chemist) | £94.99 (Cuva Health) | compare all |
| 14.5mg | £110 (The Family Chemist) | £135 (New Health) | compare all |
| 17.2mg | £110 (The Family Chemist) | £142 (New Health) | compare all |
Lowest published price across the providers we list, not whole-of-market. First-order prices carry conditions on each provider page.
Related: what is Foundayo? · Foundayo price comparison · true cost guide · switching GLP-1 medicines
Frequently asked questions
Can I skip steps on the Foundayo ladder?
No. The minimum time at each step is part of the licence and exists to manage side effects. Dose changes are prescriber decisions; never increase your own dose, and if you miss doses follow the patient information leaflet rather than doubling up.
Do I have to reach the top Foundayo dose?
No. The right dose is the one that works and is tolerated, decided with your prescriber. Staying at an intermediate dose is normal practice, and it also changes what treatment costs: the table above shows today's lowest price at every dose.
What does each Foundayo dose cost?
The table above shows the lowest current UK online price per dose, first month and ongoing, re-checked every 12 hours, with links to compare every provider at that dose. The true cost guide shows multi-month totals including the step-up.