Eliquis costs $500 to $800 a month in 2026
Brand name Eliquis costs $500 to $800 a month at a US pharmacy without insurance in 2026. That is 60 tablets, two a day. On Medicare Part D the negotiated price is $231 for a 30 day supply from January 1, 2026, down from a $521 list price. Generic apixaban launched in late 2024 and now sells for about $30 to $80 a month without insurance. With commercial insurance the Eliquis copay card can take the brand to $10 a month. CoveredUSA lists $485 to $800 a month at retail and $231 a month on Medicare from January 1, 2026.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| CoveredUSA | CoveredUSA lists $485 to $800 a month at retail and $231 a month on Medicare from January 1, 2026. |
| MedFinder | MedFinder lists $520 to $800 a month at retail and $231 a month on Medicare, down from about $521. |
| Refill Relay | Refill Relay lists $500 to $800 for 30 days, with discount cards at about $340 to $400 and the copay card at $10. |
| Budget Seniors | Budget Seniors lists a retail price of about $606 a month, $231 on Medicare, and $10 with the copay card. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Brand or generic | Brand Eliquis is $500 to $800. Generic apixaban is $30 to $80 at retail. |
| Medicare | The 2026 negotiated price is $231 a month. Many Part D plans moved Eliquis to a preferred tier, so copays fell. |
| Commercial insurance | The Eliquis copay card brings the brand to $10 a month. It cannot be used with Medicare. |
| Discount cards | GoodRx and SingleCare show cash prices of about $300 to $450 for the brand. |
| The dose | 2.5 mg and 5 mg tablets cost the same per box. |
What the price includes
The price covers 60 tablets for 30 days. Blood work and doctor visits are separate. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Does insurance cover it
Most commercial and Medicare Part D plans cover Eliquis. On Medicare, the 2026 negotiated price is $231 for 30 days, and your copay depends on your plan tier. Refill Relay says there is a $2,100 yearly out of pocket cap. With commercial insurance, the copay card can cut your cost to as little as $10 for 30 days, but it cannot be used with Medicare. If you have no insurance, the Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation may give it free if you meet the income limit.
How to judge your quote
- Ask the pharmacy for the cash price of 60 tablets.
- Ask if generic apixaban is an option for you.
- Ask your plan if Eliquis is on a preferred tier.
- A fair price is checked against a discount card and the copay card.
- Compare the total with the range above: $500 to $800 per month for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- Ask for generic apixaban. It is the same drug for a tenth of the price.
- If you have commercial insurance, sign up for the Eliquis copay card. First time patients can also get a free 30 day trial.
- On Medicare, the Part D out of pocket cap is $2,100 for 2026. Once you hit it, covered drugs are free for the rest of the year.
- Apply for the Bristol Myers Squibb patient assistance program if you are uninsured and on a low income.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from CoveredUSA, MedFinder, Refill Relay and Budget Seniors. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does Eliquis cost a month without insurance?
Refill Relay lists $500 to $800 for 30 days. CoveredUSA lists $485 to $800.
How much does Eliquis cost on Medicare?
CoveredUSA and Refill Relay both list a negotiated price of $231 a month for 2026. Your own copay depends on your plan.
Is there a cheaper way to buy it?
Discount cards bring the price to about $340 to $400, Refill Relay says. Commercial insurance with the copay card can cost as little as $10 a month.
Is there a generic?
CoveredUSA says generics are approved but not yet sold in the US. Check with your doctor and pharmacist for news.