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As of January 3, 2020
See if you’re covered by calling 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) .
Learn more about Prescription Coverage Assistance.
ELIQUIS 360 Support is here to help you understand your prescription coverage and help those with an ELIQUIS prescription learn about ways to save on out-of-pocket costs. You can also sign up to receive helpful information about your condition and taking ELIQUIS. For your convenience, you can access ELIQUIS 360 Support in 3 ways:
The Co-pay Card and Free Trial Offer
Click below to find out if you are eligible for
a Co-pay Card, which lets you pay as little
as $10 per month† for up to 24 months
from activation, with an annual maximum
benefit of $3,800. You can also ask Elise,
our virtual assistant, for help or you can
call 1-855-ELIQUIS
To receive an ELIQUIS Free Trial Offer Card, please request one from your healthcare provider. Then, activate it here. You can
also ask Elise, our virtual assistant, for help or you can call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) .
*See eligibility requirements and terms of use.
†Patient is responsible for applicable taxes, if any.
Click below to activate a Co-pay Card you’ve received from your doctor. You ask Elise, our virtual assistant, for help or you can call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) .
can also Activate Co-pay CardClick below to activate a Free Trial Offer
Card you’ve received from your doctor.
You can also ask Elise, our virtual
assistant, for help or you can
call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) .
Click below to reactivate a Co-pay Card you’ve already activated in the past. You can
also ask Elise, our virtual assistant, for help or you can call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) .
To the pharmacist: For processing assistance, please call McKesson Pharmacy
Support at
Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
Understanding insurance coverage can be complicated and time consuming. Let us help make it easier once you have been prescribed ELIQUIS.
Understanding insurance coverage can be complicated and time consuming. Let us help make it easier once you have been prescribed ELIQUIS.
Call 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847)
from
Monday – Friday,
Live representatives are here to:
Our specialists can contact your insurance company to research your prescription insurance benefits for ELIQUIS and explain them to you—including whether ELIQUIS is covered by your plan. Before we can contact your health plan to confirm your coverage details, you must sign a Patient Authorization and Agreement form. You can provide your e-signature by visiting www.ELIQUIS.com/sign. If you have questions along the way, our Live Specialists are available at
Prior authorization
If your insurance plan needs prior authorization before approving coverage of ELIQUIS, representatives can help coordinate the process among your doctors, insurer, and pharmacist, and get the paperwork submitted.
Formulary exception requests
A formulary is an insurance company’s list of covered medications. Some insurance plans may not cover ELIQUIS, or will ask that a formulary exception request be submitted. Our live agents can provide general information regarding the exception process to help you and your healthcare prescriber. If your prescriber is unable to get ELIQUIS approved, and if you are eligible, we will refer you to other co-pay assistance programs or the patient assistance program.
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.
Talk to your healthcare team before any medical procedures. ELIQUIS may need to be stopped before 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.
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:
Tell your doctor if you take any of these medicines.
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of these signs or symptoms of bleeding when taking ELIQUIS:
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 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.
Tell your healthcare team about all of the medications you are taking, including:
During treatment, make sure you talk to your healthcare team before you begin to take any new medication.
How should I take ELIQUIS?
Take ELIQUIS exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
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
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.
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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
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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.