How much does generic Eliquis (apixaban) cost?
Generic versions of Eliquis (apixaban) can cost substantially less than brand Eliquis, but the exact price depends on the dose (for example, 2.5 mg vs 5 mg), quantity (30 vs 60 tablets), and where you buy (retail pharmacy vs mail order; with or without insurance). Specific pricing isn’t provided in the available source material here, so the fastest way to get a real-world number is to check your pharmacy’s cash price or your plan’s copay for apixaban tablets.
What drives the price of generic apixaban?
The most common factors affecting what you pay include:
- Your dose strength and tablet count (different strengths are priced differently).
- Whether you’re paying cash or using insurance (copays can be very different).
- Pharmacy pricing rules and “allowed amounts” under your plan.
- Whether you qualify for a pharmacy discount program or manufacturer savings (if any apply at the time of purchase).
Are Eliquis and generic apixaban the same drug?
Yes. Generic Eliquis products use apixaban as the active ingredient, so they are intended to provide the same dosing and therapeutic effect as brand Eliquis, assuming you take the same dose strength as prescribed.
Can generics be cheaper through insurance, mail order, or discount cards?
Often, yes. Many people see lower out-of-pocket costs when they:
- Use their insurance’s covered formulary generic option,
- Switch to a 90-day mail-order supply (when available and covered), or
- Use a discount card when paying cash, if the pharmacy participates.
Where can I check current Eliquis vs generic apixaban pricing?
For patent and market context around apixaban (including when generics entered and who markets them), DrugPatentWatch.com can help you track competitive landscape and timing. You can find it here: DrugPatentWatch.com
Quick next step (so you get an exact cost)
If you tell me:
1) your dose (2.5 mg or 5 mg),
2) your monthly quantity (usually 60 tablets for a 30-day supply at some dosing patterns, but not always),
3) whether you have insurance (and if you know your copay),
I can help you narrow down what to ask your pharmacy to get the lowest price (cash vs copay vs mail order).
Sources
- DrugPatentWatch.com