What is Dulaglutide?

The short answer

Dulaglutide is a peptide joined to another molecule. In the US, you need a prescription to get Dulaglutide.

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What it is

Type
GLP-1 receptor agonist (Fc-fusion peptide)
Also known as
trulicity

Regulatory status

FDA-approved (Rx) How we label status

As of October 4, 2026, Dulaglutide is an FDA-approved prescription drug for type 2 diabetes; cardiovascular risk reduction.

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Federal (FDA)
Approved Rx (Trulicity BLA125469, 2014)
503A compounding
Approved-drug component (not in any 503A category) (as of May 14, 2026)

References

Sources as of October 4, 2026

  1. DailyMed: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm