Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban
Compare Apixaban and Rivaroxaban side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Apixaban | Rivaroxaban | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Factor Xa Inhibitor | Factor Xa Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Blood clots in veins, Pulmonary embolism | Blood clots in veins, Pulmonary embolism |
| Generic price | No generic price listed | From $0.65 each, about $19.49 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $1.79 per mL (1 mg/mL suspension) |
| 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)) | Xarelto: from $9.77 each, about $293 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $3.77 per mL (1 mg/mL suspension) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 53% less than the brand |