A New Jersey patient comparing routes to Foundayo should separate the medical decision from the pharmacy purchase. At Gentle Health, an online evaluation comes first. If our doctor concludes that treatment is appropriate, LillyDirect Pharmacy receives the prescription and sells the medication. We charge $28 per month for doctor care after prescribing, including messages and video visits. The evaluation can also end without a prescription.
A $39 first month does not describe the ongoing doctor-care cost at Ro or Hims & Hers. Their month-to-month rate was $149 at each practice when our comparison page was checked October 19, 2026. Ro’s year-paid-in-advance option has a lower monthly equivalent. In New Jersey, Gentle Health care is $28 each month, and Foundayo itself is purchased separately from the pharmacy.
Starting care in New Jersey
In New Jersey, a licensed physician reviews your medical intake online and decides whether a video visit is needed. You can ask for a video visit. The doctor considers your medical history, other medicines and the Foundayo label before deciding; an online form alone does not establish that the medicine is right for you in New Jersey. Gentle Health serves adults 18 and older.
James Simmons, MD, holds New Jersey medical license 25IA13248400. Check that number with the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs) before you start. Our service covers eligible adults in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth and other communities in New Jersey; the current New Jersey service page has the local service details.
Foundayo tablet price and dose steps for New Jersey
The product is taken by mouth once a day and does not require timing with meals. Its prescribing information specifies 0.8 mg for no less than 30 days before 2.5 mg, and the same minimum interval before further increases. Foundayo is available at 0.8, 2.5, 5.5, 9, 14.5 and 17.2 mg. A New Jersey patient should follow the clinician’s prescribed steps instead of adjusting for price.
LillyDirect’s Foundayo cash terms, checked October 19, 2026, show $149 per 30 tablets at 0.8 or 2.5 mg, $199 at 5.5 mg, and $299 at 9 mg. Its 14.5- and 17.2-mg $299 price depends on a purchase within 45 days of the prior delivery; missing that makes the fill $349. The 2.5- and 5.5-mg discounts stop December 31, 2026. The separate dose-price explainer is available to New Jersey patients.
For doctor care in New Jersey, the ongoing charge is $28 monthly once a prescription is written. It includes messaging and video without per-visit charges. You do not prepay or commit to a minimum number of months, and cancellation can happen at any time. Foundayo itself is purchased from the dispensing pharmacy, not sold, shipped or dispensed by Gentle Health.
Insurance and public-program choices in New Jersey
Do not assume the manufacturer’s advertised cash offer beats your New Jersey insurance benefit. Have your plan check the specific Foundayo form, any prior-approval step and your out-of-pocket charge. Gentle Health does not bill that plan or manage authorization requests.
If you use New Jersey Medicaid, check your plan’s current Foundayo criteria directly; a manufacturer’s cash price does not establish Medicaid coverage or reimbursement.
Medicare eligibility is not the same as paying our cash price. CMS describes a GLP-1 Bridge running from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, for beneficiaries who meet its clinical and plan-approval requirements. For weight management it lists Foundayo tablets with a $50 copay. New Jersey patients should confirm approval with their plan; the CMS provider explanation was updated August 6, 2026.
From a New Jersey prescription to LillyDirect delivery
For Foundayo, the pharmacy handoff happens after the doctor prescribes, not when a New Jersey patient starts an intake. LillyDirect’s dispensing partner contacts you using your phone or email for checkout. Allow at least 3–5 business days for verification; Lilly says most checked-out orders ship 1–4 days later and delivery is free. Timing varies (LillyDirect FAQ); our LillyDirect guide explains the process.
For a New Jersey buyer at Foundayo’s two highest strengths, timing affects price: complete the next refill purchase within 45 days after delivery to keep $299. Outside that window the fill is $349. The pharmacist cannot switch the prescribed dose to meet an offer; a doctor must write any dose change.
Foundayo is FDA-approved for adult weight management under the conditions in its prescribing information, not for type 2 diabetes. The New Jersey doctor reviews relevant risks and other medicines; Foundayo is contraindicated with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2. Gentle Health is not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
Other treatment routes in New Jersey
Our New Jersey GLP-1 guide describes other treatment routes. Foundayo is FDA-approved; compounded medications are not, and they are not the same product.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start Foundayo care online in New Jersey? In New Jersey, a licensed physician reviews your medical intake online and decides whether a video visit is needed. The doctor decides whether to prescribe; approval is not automatic.
Where can I verify the New Jersey doctor? Look up James Simmons, MD, license 25IA13248400, through the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners (NJ Division of Consumer Affairs).
What does Foundayo cost before our care fee? As of October 19, 2026, LillyDirect lists $149 for 30 tablets at the 0.8 mg starting dose. Gentle Health doctor care is $28 a month on top.
How does the 30-day dose-step schedule work? The label starts at 0.8 mg daily for at least 30 days, then 2.5 mg. Later dose increases are also at least 30 days apart; the doctor directs each step.
Does Gentle Health bill insurance for Foundayo? No. We provide self-pay doctor care; you purchase Foundayo from LillyDirect. Ask your plan whether another route costs less.
Dr. James Simmons, MD