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The co-pay for 1 month's supply with my Medicare Advantage plan is about $165.

I can get the generic apixaban from a Canadian pharmacy for less than half that.

My cardiologist approved it.

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mjames1

I pay a little less with standard Medicare, but not much. Do you mind sharing the name of the Canadian Pharmacy and the manufacturer of the pills. Thanks.

Jim

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dixiedad in reply tomjames1

I'm using Canada Pharmacy Online canadapharmacyonline.com

The more tablets you buy, the cheaper per tablet. I bought 180 Apixaban (90 day supply for me) for $348.99 USD + $10 shipping fee on all orders. That works out to $1.99/pill or $3.98/day. Still expensive, but better than $6.04/day.

Good luck.

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Jtlssa in reply todixiedad

I pay $81. For 3 month supply in BC 🇨🇦

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dixiedad in reply todixiedad

Oh yeah, 5 ng.

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dixiedad

Turns out I was dealing with a Canadian pharmacy SERVICE. Evidently they sub-contract with foreign pharmacies, because I next got a call frim a heavily accented Indian woman from an Indian pharmacy.

I'd rather deal directly with a pharmacy in Canada.

Just do a Google search and wade in.

🙂

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GeoffNoLongerAS in reply todixiedad

Hmmm, good to know. I hadn't thought about that. Thanks

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SCG2

I signed up for a program on the Eliquis website which provides the meds with a $10 co-pay for 2 years. I believe this is US only and I qualified because I am privately insured. I cannot recall the requirements, but thought it may be helpful to some to look into this option.

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dixiedad in reply toSCG2

Medicare disqualifies.

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mjames1 in reply todixiedad

"Medicare disqualifies."

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Makes sense. Why should us seniors get a discount 😂

Jim

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dixiedad in reply tomjames1

Why shouldn't we?

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mjames1 in reply todixiedad

Yes, we seniors should be given that discount. I was being facetious before.

Jim

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dixiedad in reply tomjames1

We need a factious emoji.

:-)

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RoyMacDonald

The NHS supply mine free, but I thought Canada had a similar free health service to the UK. Am I mistaken?

I think it's a lot cheaper to buy now the patent has expired. My Apixaban is made by Sandoz in Surrey, GU15 3YL now.

All the best.

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dixiedad in reply toRoyMacDonald

I'm in the U.S. and I think my pills are coming from the UK.

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Greenfarm

Fortunately I get mine free from our wonderful NHS. This is being privatised as we speak. I’m praying it can be saved. Hope all goes well for you.

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dixiedad in reply toGreenfarm

Thank you

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