Who qualifies for Orforglipron?
Orforglipron · orforglipron · by Eli Lilly
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Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.
Adults with obesity (BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with comorbidity) or type 2 diabetes, per the launch indications. Especially relevant for needle-averse patients who declined injectable GLP-1s. Same thyroid C-cell contraindication class as other GLP-1s.
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Frequently asked
Am I eligible for Orforglipron?+
Adults with obesity (BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with comorbidity) or type 2 diabetes, per the launch indications. Especially relevant for needle-averse patients who declined injectable GLP-1s. Same thyroid C-cell contraindication class as other GLP-1s.
Who should not take Orforglipron?+
Anyone with the documented contraindications listed above. Always disclose full medical history, current medications, and family cancer history to the prescribing clinician.