Trulicity is given as a once-weekly injection using a single-use pen
Additionally, in a phase 2 trial targeting type 2 diabetes, retatrutide demonstrated significant improvements in glycemic control and substantial weight reduction, maintaining a safety profile comparable to certain approved GLP-1RAs 8 (Supplementary Table S1)
As we look to 2026, the story becomes one of defining firsts: the debut of oral GLP-1s, the first loss of exclusivity for a GLP-1 receptor antagonist, and landmark coverage decisions such as obesity medications entering Medicare formularies for obesity as a standalone indication
Studies have shown these drugs lower the risk of a cardiac event such as a heart attack or stroke
The symptoms we just mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg
In practice, this portion of the formula is likely supportive rather than central to its effects