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Dabigatran etexilate Cost & Price Guide

Also sold as: Dabigatran Etexilate

Since Dabigatran Etexilate is brand-only, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards like GoodRx may offer some savings, but manufacturer programs are often more impactful.

Typical Cost
$400–$600/month

Per month, without insurance

Generic
Not Available

Only brand-name versions currently available

Coupons
Available

Discount coupons may reduce out-of-pocket costs

Cost Overview

Since Dabigatran Etexilate is brand-only, look for manufacturer coupons or patient assistance programs to significantly reduce costs. Discount cards like GoodRx may offer some savings, but manufacturer programs are often more impactful.

Generic vs. Brand-Name Price

VersionTypical Monthly CostNotes
Dabigatran Etexilate(brand)$400–$600/monthCheck manufacturer patient assistance programs

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90-Day Supply

Ordering a 90-day supply through a mail-order pharmacy often costs less per dose than monthly fills. Check with your insurance plan or pharmacy benefit manager.

Patient Assistance Programs

If you're uninsured or underinsured, the manufacturer may offer a patient assistance program (PAP) that provides dabigatran etexilate at low or no cost. Visit NeedyMeds.org or the manufacturer's website.

Insurance Coverage

Most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and Medicaid, cover dabigatran etexilate . Coverage and copay amounts vary by plan tier and formulary. Contact your insurance provider or check your plan's drug formulary to confirm coverage.

Medicare Part D
Usually covered; tier varies by plan
Medicaid
Generally covered; check your state plan
Commercial Insurance
Typically covered; copay varies

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dabigatran etexilate Cost

What is DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE used for?

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules is a direct thrombin inhibitor indicated: To reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation ( 1.1 ) For the treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in adult patients who have been treated with a parenteral anticoagulant for 5 to 10 days ( 1.2 ) To reduce the risk of recurrence of DVT and PE in adult patients who have been previously treated ( 1.3 ) For the prophylaxis of DVT and PE in adult patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery ( 1.4 ) For…

What is the recommended dosage for DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE?

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation in Adult Patients: o For patients with CrCl >30 mL/min: 150 mg orally, twice daily ( 2.2 ) o For patients with CrCl 15 to 30 mL/min: 75 mg orally, twice daily ( 2.2 ) • Treatment of DVT and PE in Adult Patients: o For patients with CrCl >30 mL/min: 150 mg orally, twice daily after 5 to 10 days of parenteral anticoagulation ( 2.2 ) • Reduction in the Risk of Recurrence of DVT and PE in Adult Patients: o For patients with CrCl >30 mL/min: 150 mg orally, twice daily after previous treatment ( 2.2 ) • Prophylaxis of DVT and PE…

How does DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE work?

12.1 Mechanism of Action Dabigatran and its acyl glucuronides are competitive, direct thrombin inhibitors. Because thrombin (serine protease) enables the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin during the coagulation cascade, its inhibition prevents the development of a thrombus. Both free and clot-bound thrombin, and thrombin-induced platelet aggregation are inhibited by the active moieties.

Who should not take DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE?

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules is contraindicated in patients with: • Active pathological bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) and Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] • History of a serious hypersensitivity reaction to dabigatran, dabigatran etexilate, or to one of the excipients of the product (e.g., anaphylactic reaction or anaphylactic shock) [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] • Mechanical prosthetic heart valve [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Active pathological bleeding ( 4) • History of serious hypersensitivity reaction to Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules ( 4 ) •…

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