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DrugPrice

Eliquis

Apixaban

Generic availableBlood Clotsby Bristol-Myers Squibb
$510.00
avg cost per claim
+14.2% year-over-year
$16.6B
Medicare Spending
32,460,000
Total Claims
3,850,000
Beneficiaries
$4,300.00
Annual Cost/Patient

Why Eliquis Costs $510.00 Per Claim

Eliquis (Apixaban) is used to treat blood clots. According to CMS Medicare Part D spending data, the program spent $16.6B on this drug, covering 3,850,000 beneficiaries across 32,460,000 claims.

A generic version of this drug is available, which means lower-cost alternatives exist. Patients should ask their pharmacist about generic Apixaban or talk to their doctor about therapeutic alternatives that may cost less.

Spending on Eliquis increased by +14.2% year-over-year, driven by increased utilization among Medicare beneficiaries.

Price Breakdown

Avg cost per claim (30-day)$510.00
Avg annual cost per patient$4,300.00
Total Medicare spending$16.6B
Total claims32,460,000
Beneficiaries3,850,000

Drug Details

Brand Name
Eliquis
Generic Name
Apixaban
Active Ingredient
APIXABAN
Manufacturer
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Condition
Blood Clots
FDA Application
BLA125057

Frequently Asked Questions

Eliquis (Apixaban) costs an average of $510.00 per claim based on Medicare Part D data. The estimated annual cost per patient is $4,300.00. Actual out-of-pocket costs depend on your insurance plan and pharmacy.

Yes, a generic version of Eliquis (Apixaban) is available. Generic medications typically cost 80-95% less than brand-name drugs. Ask your pharmacist about generic Apixaban.

Medicare Part D spent $16.6B on Eliquis, covering 3,850,000 beneficiaries across 32,460,000 claims. This makes it one of the tracked drugs in the Medicare spending dashboard.

Ask your pharmacist about generic Apixaban, which is typically much cheaper. You can also compare prices at different pharmacies, use prescription discount programs, or ask your doctor about therapeutic alternatives in the same drug class.

Cost data reflects Medicare Part D spending and may not represent retail pharmacy prices. Average cost per claim represents the total drug cost (not patient out-of-pocket) divided by total claims.