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Advantages of Eliquis or Xarelto over Coumadin?
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Mar 14 8:40am | Replies (58)Comment receiving replies
THe patent expires thus opening up the possibility of lower cost generic. Bristol Myers has plenty of lawyers who are attempting to extend certain followon patents so things may be muddy for a while but there's the possibility of govt pressure plus PR that will be counterweights.
https://www.goodrx.com/eliquis/eliquis-generics-approved-patent-expiration-ways-to-save
Prices in other countries are more reasonable
FYI. I had ablation for AF in 2017 and after several months with no AF episodes my EP took me off Elliquis and prescribed daily 81mg aspirin. I have paroxysmal AFIB. There is also the watchman device which has shown to be effective in stroke prevention without Elliquis, Also there have been some recently published studies which show that Anticoagulants are no more effective than placebo or baby aspirin for some AF patients, I recommend that you research and discuss with your EP.
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@chickenfarmer
I appreciate your information in that it gives me (us) something to think on and check out. I’m sure the best physicians are trying to stay on top of the “latest greatest” so that they can pass it along to the patients. My personal preference is to not have to be dependent on ANY medications so will pursue more info on being eligible for ablation or the watchman device.
Also, thank you for the Canadian website. I know there’s alot of effort being made to reign in the pharmaceuticals industry.