Eliquis recommended over Xarelto I am going to be scheduled for ablation with Dr, Natale soon. In the first email notice that I received, I was told that Dr. Natale would like me to switch from my Xarelto to Eliquis. Medicare covers Xarelto once a large deductible has been met, which I have done. Eliquis is not covered by Medicare. I am awaiting a reply as to whether it matters if I stay on Xarelto since it is only $30 a month now. Has anyone else had experience with this or know why I would be asked to make the switch in blood thinners since I will be having an ablation? Thanks. https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169321#msg-169321 Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:40:53 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169379#msg-169379 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169379#msg-169379 I use Medigap so I can choose my supplement provider for Medicare Part B provider and I can also choose which prescription drug company I use for Medicare Part D. It is more expensive but you have fewer limitations especially with Medicare Part B and D.]]> smackman AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 28 Apr 2019 16:22:58 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169375#msg-169375 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169375#msg-169375 Every year I opt for a "basic" Medicare advantage drug plan since I never take any drugs (well, Metoprolol, but that's
dirt cheap). Now with the ablation, looking at the rest of the year on Eliquis. Fortunately I can afford the deductible!
So, part of any ablation program should be to schedule ahead your yearly insurance enrollment in conjunction with
ablation (or any other major medical procedure)!]]> IDbill AFIBBERS FORUM Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:48:15 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169368#msg-169368 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169368#msg-169368
[www.drugstorenews.com]]]> LasVegas-Roy AFIBBERS FORUM Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:55:33 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169355#msg-169355 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169355#msg-169355 PBqltbook AFIBBERS FORUM Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:56:06 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169348#msg-169348 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169348#msg-169348 Madeline AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:16:30 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169346#msg-169346 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169346#msg-169346
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I'm on Medicare, and my drug plan covers Eliquis. My general practioner recommended two years ago that I switch from Xeralto to Eliquis based on what he'd read comparing the two.

Hmm. I believe there are different drug plans one can choose and since I wasn’t taking any prescription medications I guess we have the basic. There might be a few tiers of choices and pay plans. I think the drug plan is a separate supplement to the Medicare & I think ours is called AARP Medicare Rx Walgreens (PDP). I see a paper which says it is $22.40 monthly, but not sure if this is the current price. I think we pay a year in advance instead of by month. I’m not really sure as my husband deals with all that and chose things. He would’ve chosen differently had we known I was going to have this problem.

PB, can you tell me what plan you have that covers Eliquis& what it costs.? I wonder if a person can choose to switch the drug plan midstream. I am not even sure how long it is that the doctor would want me on Eliquis. Does your Eliquis cost $30 a month the way that my Xarelto costs now that I met my deductible?]]> Madeline AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169345#msg-169345 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169345#msg-169345
A one-month supply of Eliquis is $164.99, and a three-month supply is $364.99. If you choose to go this route, you need to order well in advance because delivery typically takes 3-4 weeks. You'll also have to fax a copy of your prescription to them, so you'll need a paper copy.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 19:30:30 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169344#msg-169344 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169344#msg-169344 PBqltbook AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 17:13:50 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169325#msg-169325 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169325#msg-169325 Madeline AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:32:45 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169323#msg-169323 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169323#msg-169323
Bottom line - DOACs are too powerful and fast acting for single dosing. It needs to be two a day, and Eliquis was smart enough to do this. Medicare is really doing its patients a disservice by not covering Eliquis. Write your congressional representatives. Seriously. It should change.]]> wolfpack AFIBBERS FORUM Thu, 25 Apr 2019 00:11:51 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169322#msg-169322 Re: Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169322#msg-169322

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That middle line is risk of all-cause mortality. Not sure why it shows up blank like that. The percentages are how each drug compares to warfarin. So, for example, Eliquis reduces stroke risk 21% more than warfarin.

I would imagine he might be amenable to switching back to Xarelto after the blanking period. And I would ask them if they have any discount programs available. Doctors often have stacks of those things they reserve for patients who have trouble affording the meds.]]> Carey AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 24 Apr 2019 22:17:12 +0000 https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169321#msg-169321 Eliquis recommended over Xarelto https://www.afibbers.org/forum/read.php?9,169321,169321#msg-169321
Thanks.]]> Madeline AFIBBERS FORUM Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:39:23 +0000