Dulaglutide
Approved medicineThe FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine, so it has been through large studies in people.
Also called Trulicity / LY2189265
An approved weekly injection for type 2 diabetes.
Can a doctor prescribe this?
No. Pharmacies are not on record as being allowed to make this into a medicine.
The FDA has approved a version of this as a medicine.
Approved and prescription-only.
Official status: Not on the 503A bulks list. Checked 2026-08-04.
Doses used in research
Taken word for word from the studies and trials listed on this page. This is not a recommendation and not a dose for anyone to take.
In human trials
1.5 mg
under the skin · weekly · for 4 weeks
Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analogs on SexualityPHASE2 · NCT04687514
“Dulaglutide: first week 1x 1.5mg in 0.5 ml, following 3 weeks 2 x 1.5 mg weekly in 0.5ml each, via Pen s.c..”
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under the skin · for 4 weeks
Effect of Dulaglutide on Glycemic Variability in Patients With Type 2 DiabetesNot stated · NCT04374578
“Dulaglutide 1.5 MG/ML.”
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under the skin · weekly
GLP-1 Agonist Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis-Related Glucose IntolerancePHASE2 · NCT04731272
“Dulaglutide 0.75Mg/0.5Ml Inj Pen.”
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under the skin · every 4 weeks
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Compared With Dulaglutide on Major Cardiovascular Events in Participants With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT04255433
“Participants received a starting dose of 2.5 milligrams (mg) tirzepatide administered as subcutaneous (SC) injection once weekly (QW) and escalated by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks to a maximum of 15 mg QW or MTD tolerated by the participant (5 mg QW or 10 mg QW) for up to 5 years..”
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under the skin · for 26 weeks
A Study of Dulaglutide (LY2189265) in Children and Adolescents With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT02963766
“Participants received placebo administered subcutaneously (SC) for 26 weeks during the double-blind period and open-label 0.75 mg/week dulaglutide for 26 weeks during the Open Label Extension (OLE)..”
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under the skin · once daily · for 26 weeks
A Study Comparing the Effect of Dulaglutide With Liraglutide in Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT01624259
“1.5 mg LY2189265.”
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under the skin · weekly · for 4 weeks
A Study of LY3493269 in Participants With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE1 · NCT04515576
“Participants received 1.5 mg dulaglutide subcutaneously (SC) once weekly (QW) for 4 weeks..”
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under the skin · daily
Novel Antidiabetic Medications and Their Effect on Liver Steatosis (NAMELS-18)Not stated · NCT05946148
“Empagliflozin 10mg daily, as add-on to previous treatment regimen..”
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under the skin · every 2 weeks · for 4 weeks
Phase II Study of Switching From Dulaglutide to PG-102(MG12) in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPHASE2 · NCT07677891
“PG-102(MG12) 60mg.”
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under the skin · once a week
A Study of HS-20094 in Patients With T2DMPHASE2 · NCT06901648
“HS-20094 5mg.”
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under the skin · once daily
A Study Comparing the Effects and Safety of Dulaglutide With Insulin Glargine in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPHASE3 · NCT01648582
“1.5 mg Dulaglutide.”
1.5 mg
under the skin · once a week
A Study of IBI362 in Chinese Patients With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE2 · NCT04965506
“Participants receive Dulaglutide 1.5mg by subcutaneous (SC) injection once a week..”
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under the skin · every 4 weeks · for 40 weeks
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Adult Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Switching From Dulaglutide (SURPASS-SWITCH)PHASE4 · NCT05564039
“The starting dose of tirzepatide was 2.5 mg QW, which increased by 2.5 mg every 4 weeks (2.5 mg to 5 mg to 7.5 mg to 10 mg to 12.5mg to 15 mg) until 15 mg or MTD was reached..”
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under the skin · weekly
A Study of TG103 Injection in Type 2 Diabetes SubjectsPHASE2 · NCT05348122
“TG103, 15 mg,Q2W.”
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under the skin · once a week · for 52 weeks
A Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of JY09 Compared With Dulaglutide in Combination Therapy Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients With MetforminPHASE3 · NCT06257966
“Exendin-4 Fc fusion protein injection(1.2mg).”
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under the skin · daily
A Study Comparing the Effects and Safety of Dulaglutide With Glimepiride in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPHASE3 · NCT01644500
“1.5 mg Dulaglutide.”
0.75 mg
single injection
Metabolic Phenotyping During Stress Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery PatientsPHASE4 · NCT03743025
“Participants randomized at pre-surgery/anesthesia visit and without a history of DM will receive a single injection of Dulaglutide injection: 0.75 mg/0.5 mL solution in a single-dose pen 1 to 3 days prior to surgery.”
1.5 mg
for 12 weeks
Effects of GLP1-RA on Ectopic Fat Deposition in Chronic Kidney DiseasePHASE2 · NCT05254418
“All participants will undergo a 4-week run-in phase followed by 12 weeks of treatment (dulaglutide 1.5 mg/wk), followed by 4 weeks of follow up after discontinuing the study medication.”
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under the skin · every 2 weeks
Efficacy and Safety of Efpeglenatide Versus Dulaglutide in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Inadequately Controlled With MetforminPHASE3 · NCT03684642
“Efpeglenatide 4 mg.”
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under the skin · once a week
A Study of TG103 Injection Combined With Metformin in Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes MellitusPHASE3 · NCT06235086
“TG103 injection, 7.5mg, 15 mg, SC, once a week.”
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under the skin · weekly · for 4 weeks
A Study of Dulaglutide in Chinese ParticipantsPHASE1 · NCT01667900
“0.5 mg Dulaglutide (Part A-Healthy).”
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under the skin · weekly · for 52 weeks
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) Compared to Dulaglutide in Participants With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT03861052
“5 mg Tirzepatide.”
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weekly · for 4 weeks
Effect of Dulaglutide on Liver Fat in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseNA · NCT03590626
“0.75 mg weekly for 4 weeks followed by 1.5 mg weekly for 20 weeks.”
1.5 mg
weekly · for 12 weeks
Smoking Cessation Facilitated by Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) AnaloguesPHASE2 · NCT03204396
“Application of Dulaglutide (Trulicity®) 1.5 mg s.c.”
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weekly
GLP-1 REceptor Agonists and Real World EvIdeNceNot stated · NCT03959865
“Dulaglutide 0.75 or 1.5 mg /week or Exenatide once weekly 2 mg.”
1.5 MG
under the skin
A Study of HDM1005 in Participants With T2DM Not Controlled With Diet/Exercise or MetforminPHASE2 · NCT07109700
“Dulaglutide 1.5 MG.”
0.75 mg
under the skin · weekly · for 36 weeks
A Study of Dulaglutide in Japanese Participants With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE4 · NCT02750410
“After 16-weeks, dulaglutide 0.75 mg administered once weekly for 36 weeks.”
0.75 mg
under the skin · single dose
A Pharmacokinetic Study Comparing the 14028 Injection and TRULICITY® in Healthy Chinese SubjectsPHASE1 · NCT05459285
“Subjects receive 14028 injection in the study, 0.75mg, once.”
1.5 mg
under the skin · weekly · for 24 weeks
Dulaglutide and Insulin MicrosecretiON in Type 1 DiabetesPHASE2 · NCT03668470
“Dulaglutide 1.5mg : One injection per week during 24 weeks.”
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by mouth · daily
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Semaglutide Versus Dulaglutide Both in Combination With One OAD (Oral Antidiabetic Drug) in Japanese Subjects With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT03015220
“Oral semaglutide 3 mg.”
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by mouth · once daily
A Study of the Effect of Dulaglutide on How Body Handles Digoxin in Healthy ParticipantsPHASE1 · NCT01436201
“Digoxin: Two 0.5-milligram (mg) doses, oral, 12 hours apart on Day 1 (1 mg total on Day 1); 0.25 mg, oral, once daily on Day 2 to Day 17.”
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under the skin · three times a day · for 16 weeks
The Effects of Glucose Control and Weight Loss Between Beinaglutide and Dulaglutide in Type 2 Diabetes With Overweight or Obesity.PHASE4 · NCT05005741
“Patients received beinaglutide subcutaneously three times a day for 16 weeks, the dose of beinaglutide escalate from 0.06mg to 0.2mg per 3-7 days according to subject's specific situation..”
1.5 mg
under the skin · weekly · for 52 weeks
Researching an Effect of GLP-1 Agonist on Liver STeatosis (REALIST)PHASE4 · NCT03648554
“dulaglutide (TRULICITY®) 1.5 mg.”
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under the skin · weekly
A Study of Two Doses of Dulaglutide (LY2189265) in Japanese Patients With Type 2 DiabetesPHASE3 · NCT04809220
“Participants received 1.5 mg of dulaglutide given weekly subcutaneously (SC) during the 52-week treatment period.”
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under the skin · weekly
A Study Comparing Dulaglutide With Insulin Glargine on Glycemic Control in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and Moderate or Severe Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)PHASE3 · NCT01621178
“0.75 mg Dulaglutide.”
- Safety and efficacy of switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide across clinically relevant baseline characteristics in participants with T2D: subgroup analysis of SURPASS-SWITCH.
Study in people
BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2026
- Effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on copeptin in euvolemic participants.
Study in people
European journal of endocrinology · 2026
- Efficacy and Safety of Dulaglutide Biosimilar LY05008 Versus the Reference Product Dulaglutide (Trulicity) in Chinese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Open-Label, Active Comparator Study.
Study in people
Journal of diabetes · 2025
- A pharmacokinetic study comparing the biosimilar HEC14028 and Dulaglutide (Trulicity®) in healthy Chinese subjects.
Study in people
Clinical and translational science · 2024
- Contractile effects of dulaglutide in the human atrium.
Animal study, rats or mice
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026
- Production of a Dulaglutide Analogue by Apoptosis-Resistant Chinese Hamster Ovary Cells in a 3-Week Fed-Batch Process.
Lab dish study
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
- Dulaglutide and pregnancy: a comprehensive safety assessment using the <i>ex vivo</i> placenta perfusion and <i>in vitro</i> models.
Lab dish study
Frontiers in pharmacology · 2025
- Dulaglutide-associated body odor with dechallenge and rechallenge in a patient with type 2 diabetes.
International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2026
- A Pharmacovigilance Analysis of Ocular Adverse Events Associated with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists.
Journal of clinical medicine · 2026
- GLP-1 agonist-associated presentations to unscheduled care: An opportunistic pilot study.
British journal of clinical pharmacology · 2026
- Comparison between liraglutide and dulaglutide on the incidence or progression of eye and kidney complications.
Journal of diabetes investigation · 2026
- Dulaglutide Effect on Proteins Associated With CKD Progression.
Kidney international reports · 2026
- Unmasking the risk: euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis induced by GLP-1 agonist in type 2 diabetes.
Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2026
- Class-Wide Disproportionate Reporting of Impaired Gastric Emptying Across Nine Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Products: A Signal-Detection Analysis of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System
Journal not recorded · 2026
- Real-world weight loss with injectable semaglutide vs dulaglutide for diabetes.
Measured levels in people, no peptide given
The American journal of managed care · 2026
- Multiple analysis based on dual-mode anion-exchange chromatography strategy reveals significant impact of charge heterogeneity on structure and function of dulaglutide.
International journal of biological macromolecules · 2025
- Assessment of Changes in Body Composition After 3 Months of Dulaglutide Treatment [Response to Letter].
Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024
- Cutaneous hypersensitivity reaction to dulaglutide: A case report of an allergic reaction.
Diabetes & metabolism · 2024
- Dulaglutide
Journal not recorded · 2006
- Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Dulaglutide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Review of earlier work
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Plastic Surgery: Perioperative Considerations and Safety Protocols.
Review of earlier work
Cureus · 2025
- Efficacy and safety of dulaglutide compared with the first-line hypoglycemic drugs in Asian patients with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Review of earlier work
Scientific reports · 2022