1. < Heart Rhythm Conditions

Which blood thinner to choose

Posted by teddyboy @teddyboy, Nov 4, 2021

Going to start a blood thinner for my afib and would like to know which one to choose? 66 as if yesterday and cardiologist said it’s time to start since I’m always out of sinus rhythm.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Heart Rhythm Conditions Support Group.

teddyboy | @teddyboy | Sep 27, 2021

When will there be a generic blood thinner coming out??

REPLY
1 reply
Mentor
Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Sep 27, 2021
In reply to @teddyboy "When will there be a generic blood thinner coming out??" + (show)
@teddyboy

When will there be a generic blood thinner coming out??

Jump to this post

Hi Ted,

Proprietary drugs can be really costly for sure! I’m on one that doesn’t have a generic. Costly yup, but it’s been a life saver.
I found a couple of articles which should be good news for you.
This article is from My Healthy Click, dated June 1, 2021
https://www.myhealthyclick.com/generic-blood-thinning-drugs/
Here’s an excerpt:
“ In May 2012, the FDA approved generic versions of clopidogrel (Plavix). In December 2019, the drug regulatory body approved generic versions of apixaban (Eliquis). Generic apixaban approvals were granted to Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Micro Labs Ltd. The lowest price for Generic Plavix 75 mg is $5.40 for 30 tablets, which is 90% cheaper than the branded version that is available at an average retail price of $58.30 for 30 tablets, according to GoodRx. The lowest price for Generic Eliquis 5 mg is around $494 for 60 tablets, 15% cheaper than branded one that costs $583”

Also found this article regarding the first FDA approval of Elequis
https://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20191224/fda-approves-first-generic-of-popular-blood-thinner
Which blood thinner do you take?

REPLY
1 reply
teddyboy | @teddyboy | Sep 30, 2021
In reply to @loribmt "Hi Ted, Proprietary drugs can be really costly for sure! I’m on one that doesn’t have..." + (show)
@loribmt

Hi Ted,

Proprietary drugs can be really costly for sure! I’m on one that doesn’t have a generic. Costly yup, but it’s been a life saver.
I found a couple of articles which should be good news for you.
This article is from My Healthy Click, dated June 1, 2021
https://www.myhealthyclick.com/generic-blood-thinning-drugs/
Here’s an excerpt:
“ In May 2012, the FDA approved generic versions of clopidogrel (Plavix). In December 2019, the drug regulatory body approved generic versions of apixaban (Eliquis). Generic apixaban approvals were granted to Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Micro Labs Ltd. The lowest price for Generic Plavix 75 mg is $5.40 for 30 tablets, which is 90% cheaper than the branded version that is available at an average retail price of $58.30 for 30 tablets, according to GoodRx. The lowest price for Generic Eliquis 5 mg is around $494 for 60 tablets, 15% cheaper than branded one that costs $583”

Also found this article regarding the first FDA approval of Elequis
https://www.webmd.com/dvt/news/20191224/fda-approves-first-generic-of-popular-blood-thinner
Which blood thinner do you take?

Jump to this post

Thank you for info I will look for one of the lower cost genetics regeneration I start taking in november

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.