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Trulicity

Dulaglutide

Brand onlyDiabetesby Eli Lilly
$473.00
avg cost per claim
-4.8% year-over-year
$4.2B
Medicare Spending
8,920,000
Total Claims
985,000
Beneficiaries
$4,279.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Trulicity Costs $473.00 Per Claim

Trulicity (Dulaglutide) is used to treat diabetes. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $4.2B on this drug, covering 985,000 beneficiaries across 8,920,000 claims.

This drug is currently protected by patents expiring Sep 18, 2027. Until patent protection ends, no generic version can enter the market, which limits price competition. Once generics become available, the price typically drops 80-95%.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$473.00
Avg annual cost per patient$4,279.00
Total Medicare spending$4.2B
Total claims8,920,000
Beneficiaries985,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Trulicity
Generic Name
Dulaglutide
Active Ingredient
DULAGLUTIDE
Manufacturer
Eli Lilly
Dosage Form
INJECTABLE
Route
INJECTION
Condition
Diabetes
FDA Application
BLA125469

Frequently Asked Questions

Trulicity (Dulaglutide) costs an average of $473.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $4,279.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

No, Trulicity is currently brand-only. Patent protection expires Sep 18, 2027, after which generic versions may enter the market.

Medicare Part D spent $4.2B on Trulicity, covering 985,000 beneficiaries across 8,920,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Check manufacturer patient assistance programs for potential savings. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.