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GLP-1: Glucagon-like peptide 1

Unlike your body's natural GLP-1 which works for minutes, Trulicity lasts a week, which means Trulicity injections only need to be given 1 time a week

The relative influences of other factors on discontinuation are unclear, including changes in insurance coverage, high out-of-pocket costs, medication shortages [71], or false cessation due to switching to compounded (pharmacy prepared) GLP-1s

doi: 10.1016/j.autrev.2018.10.001

Other studies back this up, showing that long-term exposure reduces the drug's effects [25]

While drug manufacturers sometimes offer discount programs, consumers are often left paying hundreds of dollars out of pocket for their prescriptions