Who can take Foundayo? Eligibility explained
Who Foundayo is licensed for in the UK, BMI criteria, NHS access via NICE guidance, and who should not take it.
Who can take Foundayo?
In the UK, Foundayo is licensed for weight management in adults alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. The licence generally covers people with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with at least one weight-related health condition. Check the current SmPC for the full wording, and remember a prescriber decides whether it is suitable for you.
NICE guidance for NHS use has not been verified by our editorial team. NICE recommends lower BMI thresholds for people of South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background.
Who should not take it, or needs extra care
- People who are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Anyone with a history of pancreatitis, or certain thyroid cancers in themselves or their family (check the SmPC)
- People with severe digestive conditions, such as gastroparesis
- People with type 1 diabetes, or who take insulin or a sulfonylurea (doses may need adjusting)
- Anyone with a current or past eating disorder
This list is not exhaustive. A prescriber must review your full medical history before prescribing.