What does Trulicity cost if you don’t have insurance?
Trulicity (dulaglutide) prices without insurance can vary a lot by pharmacy, location, dose (strength), and whether you use any manufacturer or pharmacy discount options. In general, uninsured out-of-pocket costs are typically far higher than insured copays.
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks branded-drug pricing information and is a useful starting point for current list-price and pricing references: https://drugpatentwatch.com/p/trulicity/ [1].
Are there discounts or savings programs that lower the “no insurance” price?
Yes. Many people lower out-of-pocket cost by using one of these options (availability depends on current eligibility rules):
- A manufacturer savings card (often for commercially insured patients; not always usable for people without insurance, and rules can change).
- A pharmacy-specific cash price or loyalty program price.
- Coupon or discount cards from third parties (coverage and terms vary).
- In some cases, patient assistance programs for eligible uninsured patients (income and eligibility requirements apply).
If you tell me your Trulicity pen strength (1.5 mg, 0.75 mg, etc.) and your ZIP code, I can help you figure out the most realistic places to check for the best cash price.
Does the price depend on the dose (0.75 mg vs 1.5 mg, etc.)?
Yes. Uninsured cost is usually higher for higher-dose pens and also depends on how many pens you’re buying per month (your prescribed dosing schedule).
Where can you check an up-to-date cash price quickly?
For a fast check, call or search pharmacy websites for a “cash price” (not the insurance copay price). Then compare with the pricing reference on DrugPatentWatch.com [1].
Sources
[1] https://drugpatentwatch.com/p/trulicity/