Apixaban vs Dabigatran
Compare Apixaban and Dabigatran side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Apixaban | Dabigatran | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Factor Xa Inhibitor | Direct Thrombin Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Blood clots in veins, Pulmonary embolism | |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $0.75 each, about $22.51 for 30 (75 mg capsule (Etexilate)) |
| Brand price | Eliquis: from $5.51 each, about $165 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $5.51 per item (30-day starter 5 mg pack (Treatment)) | Pradaxa: from $3.16 each, about $94.79 for 30 (150 mg capsule) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 76% less than the brand |