ELIQUIS vs PRADAXA

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 10, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ELIQUIS and PRADAXA are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ELIQUIS	PRADAXA
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$26.96 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	APIXABAN	DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Bristol	Boehringer Ingelheim
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule, Oral pellets
Drug class	Factor Xa Inhibitor	Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 hours	—
Treats	Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis	Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

eliquis pradaxa

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$26.96 /30

Type

Active ingredient

APIXABAN

DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Bristol

Boehringer Ingelheim

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule, Oral pellets

Drug class

Factor Xa Inhibitor

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 hours

—

Treats

Pulmonary Embolism, Venous Thrombosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Eliquis and Pradaxa?

Eliquis contains Apixaban, while Pradaxa contains Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.