Biologic facts

Brand

Trulicity (Dulaglutide)

No biosimilar to Trulicity is licensed. The 12-year reference exclusivity date of 09/2026 is an estimate from first approval; the Purple Book does not list patents, which can protect a biologic longer.

Trulicity was first approved by the FDA in 2014; the application holder is Eli Lilly and Company.

The latest NADAC for TRULICITY 3 MG/0.5 ML PEN is $487.56 per mL (as of 10/28/2026).

Holder Eli Lilly and CompanyApproved 2014

01Exclusivity

When biosimilar competition can legally begin. The Purple Book lists reference exclusivity but not patents, which can protect a biologic longer.

Patents
Not listed in the Purple Book
Purple Book
Reference exclusivity
09/202612-year estimate from first approval
Purple Book

02Competition

Biosimilars
No biosimilar approved
Purple Book
Every makerEach licensed product and biosimilar maker.
PrescribersWho prescribes it, from Medicare data.
Spend and safetyMedicare Part B spend and safety reports.
Available in the full Trulicity profile.See what is included

03Supply and price

FDA drug shortage
ClearNot on the current shortage list
FDA shortages
NADAC
$487.56 per mLTRULICITY 3 MG/0.5 ML PEN, mid-priced of 4 strengths, as of 10/28/2026
CMS NADAC
Latest recall
04/05/2022Class II, Dulaglutide, Cardinal Health Inc.
FDA enforcement

04Product

Application holder
Eli Lilly and Company
Purple Book
First approved
2014
Purple Book

Sources: FDA Orange Book, FDA Purple Book, FDA drug shortages, FDA enforcement reports and CMS NADAC, read through QOPE. Not medical or legal advice.