FDA has approved rivaroxaban tablets (Xarelto, Janssen Pharmaceuticals), a novel, once-daily, oral anticoagulant for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis, which may lead to a pulmonary embolism in people undergoing knee- or hip-replacement surgery. Xarelto is the only new or...
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For the purpose of this example I took several of the prescriptions that my elderly parents are currently taking and ran them through to see how the pricing stacked up to the competition. Here’s what I discovered… Xarelto (30 Tabs, 20MG) Amazon Prime Pricing –$503.00 Walmart – $544.71...
Xarelto generally is prescribed as an alternative to warfarin (Coumadin), a blood thinner that began to be used in 1954. The primary benefit of Xarelto over warfarin is the manufacturer claims the drug requires little patient monitoring, blood tests, and the dosage level is standard for virtually...