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Determining the price you may pay for a medicine can be complicated and depends on many different factors, such as insurance coverage and benefits including deductibles or co-insurance, and pharmacy selection. This information is intended to help you understand the costs of ELIQUIS.
The list price for a 30-day supply of ELIQUIS is $561.1
On average, patients pay $51 per month, and 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $35 or less.2
Call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) to request an insurance benefit review and
Co-pay Card information.
On average, patients with commercial insurance pay $38 per month, and 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $20 per month or less.
Your out of pocket cost for medicines is determined by your insurance provider. We can help you find out what your costs may be and whether you are eligible for the ELIQUIS $10
1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) to request an insurance benefit review and Co-pay Card information,
or request an activated
Patients who have prescription insurance through Medicare pay, on average, $55 per month. And 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $45 or less.
Low-Income Subsidy patients may pay $0 to $10.35 per month through the Social Security Administration’s Extra Help4 program. Use this link to learn about Extra Help.
Your out of pocket cost for medicines is determined by your insurance provider. We can help you
find out what your costs may be by calling 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) to request an insurance
benefit review.
ELIQUIS patients on Medicaid pay, on average, $3 per month, and 5 out of 10 pay $0.
To find out if you qualify for Medicaid, or to get more information about co-payments in your state, please use this link to visit the Medicaid website.
If you do not have prescription drug coverage or your insurance does not cover ELIQUIS, you can expect to pay the list price shown above with any additional pharmacy charges or discounts based on where you purchase your medicine.
Call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) to explore your coverage options.
Call ELIQUIS 360 Support at
your prescription coverage and potential savings opportunities.
As of January 2023. List price is also known as wholesale acquisition cost or WAC. WAC is the price at which pharmaceutical manufacturers sell their products to wholesalers. Most patients do not pay the list price for ELIQUIS.
As of December 2022. Source: National Claims Provider, November 2021 – October 2022. Calculated based on
value claims.
$10 per month for up to 24 months from activation, after which patients can renew based on continued eligibility, with an annual maximum benefit of $6,400. For commercially insured patients. See eligibility requirements and terms of use.
$10.35 is the maximum co-pay up to out-of-pocket threshold. Above out-of-pocket threshold, $0 co-pay for eligible patients with incomes ≤135% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and resources ≤$10,590 (individuals) or ≤$16,630 (married). Extra Help is a Medicare prescription drug cost program from the Social Security Administration. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Do not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribed it to you
For patients taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation: stopping
ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke.
What are the possible serious side effects of ELIQUIS? This is a list of some of the serious side effects of ELIQUIS.
Bleeding
ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner medicine that reduces blood clotting. While taking ELIQUIS, you may bruise more easily and it may take longer than usual for any bleeding to stop.
You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take ELIQUIS with other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, such as:
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding when taking ELIQUIS:
Spinal or epidural blood clots (hematoma)
People who take ELIQUIS, and have
medicine injected into their spinal or
epidural area, or have a spinal puncture,
have a risk of forming a blood clot that can cause long-term or permanent loss of the ability to move (paralysis).
Your risk of developing a spinal or epidural blood clot is higher if:
If you take ELIQUIS and receive spinal anesthesia or have a spinal puncture, your doctor should watch you closely for symptoms of spinal or epidural blood clots or bleeding.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms (especially in your legs and feet) when taking ELIQUIS:
A reaction to ELIQUIS itself
A reaction to ELIQUIS can cause hives, rash, itching, and possibly trouble breathing. If you get this reaction, it will usually happen soon after you take a dose of ELIQUIS.
Get medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that may be bothering you or that does not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of ELIQUIS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You are encouraged to report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Who should not take ELIQUIS?
ELIQUIS is not for patients who:
What should I discuss with my healthcare team before starting ELIQUIS?
Talk to your healthcare team about the following:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant or breastfeed. You and your doctor should decide if you will take ELIQUIS or breastfeed. You should not do both.
Females who are able to become pregnant: talk with your healthcare provider about pregnancy planning, and your risk of severe uterine bleeding if you are treated with blood thinner medicines, including ELIQUIS.
Tell your healthcare team about all the medicines you take, including any:
How should I take ELIQUIS?
Take ELIQUIS exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Twice daily
With or without food
Do not change your dose or stop taking ELIQUIS unless your doctor tells you to.
What if I miss a dose of ELIQUIS?
If you miss a dose of ELIQUIS, take it as soon as you remember, and do not take more than one dose at the same time.
When should I refill my prescription?
If you are taking ELIQUIS for atrial fibrillation, stopping ELIQUIS may increase your risk of having a stroke. Do not
run out of ELIQUIS. Refill your prescription before
you run out. When leaving the hospital following hip or knee replacement, be sure that
you will have ELIQUIS available to avoid missing any doses.
ELIQUIS is available in two different tablets. Your doctor or healthcare provider will determine what dose is right for you.
2.5 mg tablet
Round, with a pale yellow color
5 mg tablet
Oval, with a pale orange or pink color
Note: Images do not represent actual tablet size.
On one side of each tablet, there is a number indicating the dosage
strength of the tablet (in milligrams).
On the other side, there is a
medication identification number.
What is ELIQUIS?
ELIQUIS is a prescription medicine used to:
Reduce the risk of stroke and
blood clots in people who have
atrial fibrillation (AFib),
a type of irregular heartbeat,
not
caused by a heart valve
problem.
Treat blood clots in the
veins of the legs (deep vein thrombosis – DVT) or lungs
(pulmonary embolism – PE), and
reduce the risk of them occurring again.
Reduce the risk of forming a
blood clot in the legs (DVT)
and lungs (PE) of people who
have just had hip or knee replacement surgery.
Please see U.S. Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
The product information provided in this
site is intended only for residents of the
United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in
different countries.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with
a healthcare provider. All decisions
regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For people taking ELIQUIS® (apixaban) for atrial fibrillation: Do not stop taking ELIQUIS without talking to the doctor who prescribed it for you. Stopping ELIQUIS increases your risk of having a stroke.
ELIQUIS may need to be stopped prior to surgery or a medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when you should stop
taking ELIQUIS and when you may start taking it again. If you have to stop taking ELIQUIS, your doctor may prescribe another
medicine to help prevent a blood clot from forming.
ELIQUIS can cause bleeding, which can be serious, and rarely may lead to death. This is because ELIQUIS is a blood thinner
medicine that reduces blood clotting.
You may have a higher risk of bleeding if you take ELIQUIS and take other medicines that increase your risk of bleeding, such as
aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (called NSAIDs), warfarin (COUMADIN®), heparin, selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), and other medicines to help prevent or treat blood clots.
Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including any over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.