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Trulicity ® (dulaglutide)
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How should Trulicity® (dulaglutide) be disposed of?
Dispose of used pens in a sharps container. Do not recycle the filled sharps container or the dulaglutide pens.
Why should dulaglutide pens be disposed of in a sharps container?
The needle on the dulaglutide pen is permanently attached and cannot be taken off. Even though the needle retracts after the injection, the pen is considered a “sharps” because of the attached needle.1
How should unused medicinal product be disposed of?
Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.3
References
1Data on file, Eli Lilly and Company and/or one of its subsidiaries.
2Trulicity [instructions for use]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands.
3Trulicity [summary of product characteristics]. Eli Lilly Nederland B.V., The Netherlands.
Date of Last Review: 14 January 2025