What to do if Trulicity is in shortage
Drug shortages happen periodically — manufacturing issues, supply chain disruptions, regulatory holds — and Trulicity (Dulaglutide) may become temporarily unavailable in some pharmacies or countries. For chronic users at 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg, knowing how to handle a shortage prevents unnecessary treatment interruption.
How shortages work for Trulicity
When Trulicity is in shortage, the pharmacist usually has several options: dispense an authorised generic of Dulaglutide, source from a different manufacturer of the same active ingredient, suggest a different formulation (e.g. liquid, dispersible) or, in extended shortages, ask the prescriber to consider an alternative Diabetes Treatment agent. After subcutaneous injection, dulaglutide is gradually absorbed and circulates with greater than 99% albumin binding.
Practical steps
According to general pharmacy practice, the first step in a Trulicity shortage is to ask the pharmacist about authorised generic availability — most shortages affect a single brand or strength, not the entire supply of Dulaglutide at 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg. The prescriber should be informed if the pharmacist needs to substitute or change formulation. Stockpiling or buying extra outside regulated channels is not the right response.
Frequently asked questions
What do I do if my pharmacy doesn't have Trulicity? ▾
Ask the pharmacist whether an authorised generic of Dulaglutide is available — usually yes — or whether another pharmacy in the area has stock of Trulicity at 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg. The pharmacist can also contact the prescriber if a formulation switch is needed.
Will Trulicity come back in stock? ▾
Most shortages are resolved within weeks to months as manufacturing or supply issues are fixed. Until then, the authorised generic of Dulaglutide is the standard alternative and is clinically equivalent to Trulicity at the same 0.75mg, 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg strength.
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