Eliquis patent expiry may cut employers' blood thinner spending

By Allison Bell

September 21, 2026 at 02:55 PM

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What You Need To Know

Warfarin is a blood thinner that is hard to use and costs about $300 per year.
Eliquis is a brand-name blood thinner that is more convenient and costs about $6,000 per year.
The patent on Eliquis expires in November.

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