Eliquis (apixaban) — How to Pay Less

Blood Thinner · Last verified 2026-03-22

Current Pricing

Retail Price
$521
per month (estimated)
Copay Card Price
$10
per month with commercial insurance
Patient Assistance (PAP)
FREE
if income-eligible
Medicare Negotiated
$231
2026 IRA negotiated price

Savings Options by Insurance

🏢Commercial Insurance

  • Eliquis Copay Card: Pay as little as $10/mo. (Max annual benefit: Varies)

WARNING: Some insurance plans (Cigna, UHC, some Anthem) have copay accumulator programs that don't count copay card payments toward your deductible. You could face a cost cliff mid-year. Ask your insurer: 'Does my plan have a copay accumulator adjustment program?'

🏥Medicare

  • 2026 IRA negotiated price: $231/mo (Preferred Brand)
  • Patient Assistance Program available for Medicare patients through BMS Patient Assistance Foundation
  • 2026 Part D out-of-pocket cap: $2,000/year. Ask about Extra Help/LIS for additional savings.

💵Uninsured / Cash Pay

  • BMS Patient Assistance Foundation: FREE medication if income is below 250% FPL. Call 1-800-736-0003.
  • GoodRx, RxSaver, or Amazon Pharmacy discount cards may offer additional savings

How to Enroll

Eliquis Copay Card

  1. Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
  2. Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
  3. Download or print your savings card
  4. Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Enroll in Eliquis Copay Card

Not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DoD, or government programs

BMS Patient Assistance Foundation

  1. Confirm income eligibility (below 250% FPL / ~$45,180/yr for individuals)
  2. Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
  3. Submit by fax, mail, or online
  4. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks

Medicare patients must have spent 3%+ of income on Rx OOP. Cannot qualify for LIS/Extra Help or Medicaid.

Key Facts

Category
Blood Thinner
Generic Name
apixaban
Dosages
2.5mg, 5mg
Generic Available
No (patent expires 2026-2028 (contested))
Typical Quantity
60 units/mo
Medicare Tier
Preferred Brand

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