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
- Check eligibility (commercial insurance required)
- Complete the enrollment form online (takes ~2 minutes)
- Download or print your savings card
- Present at pharmacy with your insurance card
Not valid for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DoD, or government programs
BMS Patient Assistance Foundation
- Confirm income eligibility (below 250% FPL / ~$45,180/yr for individuals)
- Have your prescriber complete and sign the application
- Submit by fax, mail, or online
- 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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