How long has eliquis been out?

How long has Eliquis (apixaban) been on the market?

Eliquis (apixaban) was first approved by the FDA in 2012, so it has been on the market since then. [1]

When was Eliquis first FDA-approved (and what year did it “come out”)?

The FDA approval date falls in 2012, which is the starting point most people mean by “when it came out.” [1]

How long is that from today?

As of 2026, that means Eliquis has been available for roughly 14 years (assuming you’re counting from its 2012 approval onward). [1]

Is there a different timeline people might be mixing up?

Sometimes people conflate “FDA approval” with:
- when the drug first launched in the U.S. market,
- or when new dosage forms/indications were added later.
Those later events can affect how long people think it’s been “out,” but the main reference point for “out” is the original FDA approval in 2012. [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/eliquis