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INDICATIONS

Pricing Information

How Much Does ELIQUIS Cost?

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 $471.1 On average, patients pay $40 per month, and 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $10 or less.2

Call 1-855-ELIQUIS to request an insurance benefit review and Co-pay Card Information.

ELIQUIS costs by type of insurance plan:

Employer or private health insurance

On average, patients with commercial insurance pay $39 per month, and 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $10 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 Co-pay Card.3 Tap to call 1-855-ELIQUIS to request an insurance benefit review and Co-pay Card information, or request an activated Co-pay Card.

MEDICARE

Patients who have prescription insurance through Medicare pay, on average, $38 per month.

And 5 out of 10 ELIQUIS patients pay $20 or less.

Low-Income Subsidy patients may pay $0 to $8.95 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 to request an insurance benefit review.

Medicaid

ELIQUIS patients on Medicaid pay, on average, $4 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.

NO INSURANCE COVERAGE

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 to explore your coverage options.

Call ELIQUIS 360 Support at 1-855-ELIQUIS (354-7847) for help with
determining your prescription coverage and potential savings opportunities.

Visit Savings & Support

1As of January 2020 for ELIQUIS 60 tablet count. The first month's costs and dosing may vary depending on your condition. 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.

2As of December 2019. Source: National Claims Provider, October 2018 – September 2019. Calculated based on 30-day supply, excluding reversed, rejected, and null value claims.

3$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 $3,800. See eligibility requirements and terms of use.

4$8.95 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 ≤$9,060 (individuals) or ≤$14,340 (couples). 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.

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Important facts about
ELIQUIS® (apixaban)& INDICATIONS: This is a summary of important information that you need to know about ELIQUIS.

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.

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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:

  • Aspirin
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (called NSAIDs)
  • Warfarin (COUMADIN®)
  • Heparin
  • Selective serotonin reuptake
    inhibitors (SSRIs) or serotonin
    norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
  • Other medicines to help prevent or treat blood clots

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:

  • Unexpected bleeding or bleeding that lasts a long time, such as:
    • Unusual bleeding from the gums
    • Nosebleeds that
      happen often
    • Menstrual or vaginal
      bleeding that is heavier than normal
  • Bleeding that is severe or you cannot control
  • Red, pink, or brown urine
  • Red or black stools (looks like tar)
  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
  • Unexpected pain, swelling, or joint pain
  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy or weak

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:

  • A thin tube called an epidural catheter is placed in your back to
  • You take NSAIDs or a from clotting
  • You have a history of difficult or repeated epidural or
    spinal punctures
  • You have a history of problems with your spine, or have had surgery on your spine

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:

  • Tingling
  • Numbness
  • Muscle weakness

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:

  • Sudden chest pain or chest tightness
  • Sudden swelling of your face or
    tongue
  • Trouble breathing
  • Wheezing
  • Feeling dizzy or faint

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:

  • have artificial heart valves.
  • have antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), especially with positive triple antibody testing, who have a history of blood clots.
  • currently have certain types of abnormal bleeding.
  • have had a serious allergic reaction to ELIQUIS.

What should I discuss with my healthcare team before starting ELIQUIS?

Talk to your healthcare team about the following:

  • Kidney or liver problems
  • If you have antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Any other medical conditions
  • If you have ever had bleeding problems

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:

  • Prescriptions
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Herbal supplements
  • Vitamins

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.

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

OR

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.

LOVENOX® is a registered trademark of Aventis Pharma S.A.

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

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SELECTED IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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.

AFib Not Caused by
a Heart Valve Problem

DVT/PE

Hip or Knee
Replacement Surgery

ELIQUIS® and the ELIQUIS logo are trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

COUMADIN® is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma Company.
All other trademarks are property of their 
respective companies.

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