How much does Eliquis (apixaban) cost in the US?
Eliquis pricing varies by strength (e.g., 2.5 mg vs 5 mg), whether you’re paying cash or using insurance, and the number of tablets you receive per month. The most accurate way to check current out-of-pocket pricing is to use a live pharmacy price search (for your exact dose and quantity) or your insurer’s formulary pricing.
What affects what you pay for Eliquis?
Your final cost typically depends on:
- Dose and tablet strength (commonly 2.5 mg or 5 mg).
- Supply size (often 30-day vs 90-day fills).
- Pharmacy (in-store vs mail order).
- Insurance plan and formulary tier.
- Whether you hit your deductible, and if you have a copay plan vs coinsurance.
- Patient assistance programs or manufacturer savings cards, when eligible.
Are there cheaper alternatives to Eliquis?
If cost is the main issue, many patients compare:
- Other brand anticoagulants (if covered).
- Generic apixaban (if available and covered under your plan).
- Other DOACs/anticoagulants depending on your condition and kidney function.
A clinician or pharmacist can help confirm which substitutions are appropriate for atrial fibrillation, DVT/PE treatment, or prevention.
Where can I check current Eliquis price data and coverage?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks patent/exclusivity information for drugs like Eliquis and is a useful place to understand the competitive and pricing landscape over time, including what may drive future generic/biosimilar competition. You can start there: https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/patent/eliquis (source link).
Tell me your dose and location for a more precise estimate
If you share:
1) your Eliquis dose (2.5 mg or 5 mg),
2) your planned quantity (usually 30 or 60/90 days),
3) your ZIP code (or state), and
4) whether you have insurance,
I can point you to the most relevant ways to estimate your expected cost and what to compare.
Sources:
1. DrugPatentWatch.com – Eliquis patent information