Amazon Pharmacy to Offer New Diabetes Pill Same-Day

Eli Lilly's Foundayo GLP-1 medication will be available through Amazon's pharmacy service.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:44pm

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A ghostly, translucent X-ray image of a human pancreas, glowing with an inner blue-green light, conceptually representing the effects of a new diabetes medication.An innovative new diabetes medication aims to improve access and treatment options for the millions of Americans living with the chronic condition.Seattle Today

Amazon Pharmacy has announced a partnership with pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company to offer same-day delivery of Lilly's new GLP-1 diabetes medication called Foundayo. The move aims to improve access to the latest treatments for the millions of Americans living with type 2 diabetes.

Why it matters

Diabetes is a growing public health crisis, with over 37 million Americans diagnosed. Expanding access to new, innovative treatments through convenient delivery options like Amazon could help more patients manage their condition and improve health outcomes.

The details

Foundayo is Eli Lilly's newest GLP-1 agonist medication, a class of drugs that help regulate blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Through the partnership, Amazon Pharmacy will offer Foundayo for same-day delivery to eligible Prime members in select markets.

  • The partnership between Amazon Pharmacy and Eli Lilly was announced on April 9, 2026.

The players

Amazon Pharmacy

The pharmacy division of e-commerce giant Amazon, offering prescription delivery services.

Eli Lilly and Company

A major American pharmaceutical company that develops and manufactures diabetes medications, including the new Foundayo GLP-1 pill.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to partner with Eli Lilly to make their latest diabetes treatment available to our customers through Amazon Pharmacy. Improving access to innovative medications is a key priority for us.”

— Nisha Desai, Vice President, Amazon Pharmacy

“This collaboration with Amazon Pharmacy will help us reach more patients who need effective diabetes management tools. Foundayo represents an important new option, and we're glad to make it conveniently available.”

— David Ricks, Chairman and CEO, Eli Lilly and Company

What’s next

Amazon Pharmacy plans to expand the availability of Foundayo to more Prime members across the country in the coming months.

The takeaway

This partnership demonstrates how major tech and pharmaceutical companies are working together to improve access to innovative diabetes treatments through convenient digital health services.