Savings & Support
In this section, we will explore:
- Savings on your PRADAXA prescription and support through SolutionsPlus®
- A calculator to help you estimate your co-pay cost
- Caregiver tips and support
- Educational resources
PRADAXA Savings
Save money on your prescription*
Whether you've just received a prescription for PRADAXA, or already have a prescription, you can get valuable savings with the PRADAXA Savings Card. Signing up is quick, easy and the savings add up!
You could pay as little as
$0*
a month for
a full year!
*Eligibility, restrictions and terms and conditions apply.
Benefits of the PRADAXA Savings Card
If you are a patient at least 18 years of age, you may be eligible for one of the following:
If commercially insured (private, corporate, or employer insurance), you could pay as little as $0 a month, subject to a $2400 maximum annual program benefit or 12 uses, whichever comes first. Consult your insurer for any limitations under your policy.
OR
If covered by a government-funded program (e.g., Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veterans' Affairs, Dept. of Def., or Tricare), or you are a cash-paying patient, you could receive one free 30-day supply of PRADAXA. This offer is limited to one use per patient per lifetime. This card is not valid in Veterans' Affairs pharmacies.
Plus, the PRADAXA Savings Card comes to you as part of SolutionsPlus®, a comprehensive program tailored to you—including refill reminder emails, caregiver information, and video about living with AFib—to provide support throughout your treatment with PRADAXA.
See below for full Terms and Conditions.
Sign Up NowPRADAXA Savings Card Terms and Conditions
§A) Commercially insured patients: 18 years or older may pay as little as $0/month, subject to a $2400 maximum annual program benefit or 12 uses, whichever comes first.
‖B) Government insured/cash-paying patients: 18 years or older whose prescriptions are paid for in part/full by state or federally funded program(s), like Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veterans’ Affairs, Dept. of Def., or Tricare may receive 1 free 30-day supply. This offer is limited to one use per patient per lifetime.
By accepting this offer, patient confirms that this offer is consistent with his or her insurance, and that he/she will report the value received as may be required by insurance provider. Patient agrees to notify Boehringer Ingelheim of any relevant changes that would affect his or her eligibility, e.g. becoming government insured after having participated in the offer as commercially insured.
You must present this card to the pharmacist with your Pradaxa prescription to participate. Program not health insurance. No claim for reimbursement for the one free 30-day supply of product dispensed pursuant to this Savings Card may be submitted to any third party payer, whether private or government payer (like Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Vet. Aff., Dept. of Def., or Tricare), or submitted to count toward a patient’s True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) cost. Not valid for patients receiving Medicare Part A covered care in a facility (including, but not limited to, a hospital, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, and hospice).
Only one card per person, offer not transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid for prescriptions for Pradaxa that are eligible to be reimbursed, in whole or in part, by any state employee health plans where prohibited by law. Offers may change at any time, without notice.
Valid in the 50 United States, territories, DC, and Puerto Rico. This offer is void where restricted or prohibited by law.
Benefits do not exceed program expiration on December 31, 2020. In Massachusetts, the validity of this voucher and its use are subject to changes per state law. Other state restrictions may apply.
Card not accepted in Veterans' Affairs pharmacies.
Co-Pay Calculator
Co-Pay Calculator: an easy way to estimate your PRADAXA co-pay cost
Complete the form below to learn about your co-pay for PRADAXA and how you may be able to save on your prescription.†
*All fields are mandatory.
Coverage
Patients may be eligible for one of two benefits:
- Eligible patients could pay as little as $0* a month for PRADAXA, subject to an annual limit§
- Government-insured and cash-paying patients receive one free 30-day supply‖
*Eligibility, restrictions and terms and conditions apply.
Need help with paying for your prescription?
Ask your doctor about tiering exception. It's for patients who cannot afford the co-pay for a "non-preferred" drug. With tiering exception, a doctor can request a non-preferred drug at the lower cost-sharing terms that apply to drugs in a "preferred" tier, so that their patient can receive a lower co-pay. If you need help with your co-pay, ask your doctor to fill out a tiering exception form for you.
Nobody should worry about how to pay for their medications. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be able to access discounts for prescription medications by using the Inside Rx pharmacy discount card.
See if you are eligible and view average potential savings for PRADAXA at InsideRx.com. The Inside Rx card is accepted at nearly 40,000 pharmacies nationwide. The card is not insurance, and there is no membership fee. View a list of participating pharmacies, eligibility and medication information, and other important terms and restrictions at the link below.
†Source: Fingertip Formulary, health plan or state listed above, and/or data on file, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. accurate as of 10/23/2019. Placement on formulary does not establish clinical comparability of products, including safety and efficacy, and is not a guarantee of full or partial coverage and/or payment. Contact health plan, state, or medicare.gov for most current information, as it may change without notice. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all plans in your area. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not sponsor or endorse any particular plan, and the company/plan names listed do not imply their endorsement of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or the product(s) referenced.
‡Percentage excludes plans where information on PRADAXA coverage is not provided.
PRADAXA Savings Card Terms and Conditions
§A) Commercially insured patients: 18 years or older may pay as little as $0/month, subject to a $2400 maximum annual program benefit or 12 uses, whichever comes first.
‖B) Government insured/cash-paying patients: 18 years or older whose prescriptions are paid for in part/full by state or federally funded program(s), like Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Veterans’ Affairs, Dept. of Def., or Tricare may receive 1 free 30-day supply. This offer is limited to one use per patient per lifetime.
By accepting this offer, patient confirms that this offer is consistent with his or her insurance, and that he/she will report the value received as may be required by insurance provider. Patient agrees to notify Boehringer Ingelheim of any relevant changes that would affect his or her eligibility, e.g. becoming government insured after having participated in the offer as commercially insured.
You must present this card to the pharmacist with your Pradaxa prescription to participate. Program not health insurance. No claim for reimbursement for the one free 30-day supply of product dispensed pursuant to this Savings Card may be submitted to any third party payer, whether private or government payer (like Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Vet. Aff., Dept. of Def., or Tricare), or submitted to count toward a patient’s True Out of Pocket (TrOOP) cost. Not valid for patients receiving Medicare Part A covered care in a facility (including, but not limited to, a hospital, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, and hospice).
Only one card per person, offer not transferrable and cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer not valid for prescriptions for Pradaxa that are eligible to be reimbursed, in whole or in part, by any state employee health plans where prohibited by law. Offers may change at any time, without notice.
Valid in the 50 United States, territories, DC, and Puerto Rico. This offer is void where restricted or prohibited by law.
Benefits do not exceed program expiration on December 31, 2020. In Massachusetts, the validity of this voucher and its use are subject to changes per state law. Other state restrictions may apply.
Card not accepted in Veterans' Affairs pharmacies.
Caregiver Support
We're here to help you support your loved one
Being a caregiver can be both wonderfully rewarding and deeply challenging
If you're a caregiver, take comfort in knowing that your helping hand can make a real difference in the life of your loved one.
We've put together some important information below, and as a handy reference, included a quick guide for caregivers caring for a patient.
Learn about your loved one's condition
Understanding and being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of your loved one's condition can help you become more effective and empowered in your role as caregiver. It's important to also be aware of other conditions your loved one may have. Be sure to share what you learn with others who may be called upon to help too.
The power of an open and honest conversation
A heartfelt talk, up front, can ease concerns and set expectations, as well as define your role in helping to meet the needs of your loved one. Whether your loved one is a spouse or a parent, you may not even think of yourself as a caregiver, but as someone who's simply doing what's expected. Nevertheless, it's a lot more than that, and that's why we offer help and advice that can help you care for your loved one.
Below you'll find more information on topics that may be helpful to you:
Caring for a loved one can be challenging
In your role as a caregiver, it's important to be sensitive to how the person may feel about accepting your help, as it may affect their feelings of independence.
If your loved one is in need, remind them that after a lifetime of their love and unconditional support, you are happy to help in any way you can. To help you, we've created a Caring for a Patient Guide filled with valuable information on helping your loved one.
Things may not go as planned, and that's okay
Sure, there may be disagreements. Your loved one's acceptance of your role as caregiver may come slowly. And because every family is different, you may not always get a big thank you for all your efforts. But you will always have the satisfaction of knowing you're doing the right thing and doing it out of love.
Each doctor's appointment is a chance to help your loved one
To get the most out of each office visit, it's important to write down any questions beforehand so you don't forget them. Use our Doctor Discussion Guide to help make sure you and your loved one get the answers you need about the condition and how PRADAXA can help reduce your risk of clots.
It's also helpful to bring along a list of all their medications. Download your Medical History and Medications List. If possible, go with your loved one to all doctor visits, tests, and procedures. We also recommend you make a list of all of his or her primary care physicians (and keep it handy).
Get your patient discussion guide for AFib and DVT/PE:
Guide
For other free helpful information:
Visit ResourcesImportance of Creating a Daily Routine to Manage Treatment
An easy way to help your loved one develop a daily routine is to suggest taking his or her medication at the same time each day. If your loved one has been prescribed PRADAXA, sign them up for refill reminders sent through email as part of our SolutionsPlus® program here.
If the doctor has prescribed PRADAXA for your loved one, you should know that:
- Your loved one should not stop taking PRADAXA without talking to their doctor because stopping PRADAXA increases their risk of having a stroke or a blood clot forming in their body
- PRADAXA works differently than warfarin, also known as Coumadin® or Jantoven®, so your loved one doesn't need to have regular blood tests to see if their blood-thinning level is in the right range, and there are no dietary restrictions. See how the two compare
- Since its FDA approval, over 17 million prescriptions have been filled in the U.S.
It's important to know that PRADAXA can cause bleeding, which can be serious and sometimes lead to death. This is because PRADAXA is a blood-thinning medicine (anticoagulant) that lowers the chance of blood clots forming in your body. Learn more about PRADAXA safety information.
A few tips for staying the course
- Make sure your loved one is taking PRADAXA as prescribed
- Make sure your loved one is keeping PRADAXA in its original container, and never in a pill box or pill organizer
- Sign up for the SolutionsPlus® support program. It provides free access to helpful tips, tools, and savings
- Your loved one could also save on out-of-pocket insurance costs. Use the simple Co-Pay Calculator to find out what their out-of-pocket costs for PRADAXA could be based on their prescription drug coverage
- Have your loved one carry an Emergency Medical ID card. Download the printable card here, fill it out, and give it to your loved one to carry
- Create a medications list. Your loved one's doctor needs to know all prescription, nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements he or she is taking or plans to take. Some medicines or supplements may affect the way PRADAXA works. Download your Medical History and Medications List
For other free helpful information:
Visit ResourcesIt's important to remember that you have needs, too
Caregiver tips
As a caregiver, you are faced with a good deal of stress and extra work. This can make it easy to lose sight of your own needs.
Here are a few tips that may help:
- Embrace healthy habits. Eat nutritious meals, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly
- Involve others. Don't feel like you have to do it all. Reach out to those around you. They may want to help but don't know how. Make a list of tasks and ask family members, friends, and neighbors if they can help
- Maintain social contacts. Humans are social beings. Isolation increases stress. Make it a priority to keep up with relationships and activities
- See your doctor regularly. Caregivers report chronic conditions at nearly twice the rate of non-caregivers
- Reach out to community services and organizations. There may be non-profit caregiver resources available right in your neighborhood that can provide you with a much-needed break during the day as well as other free services for your loved one
- Join a support group. Others who are faced with similar challenges can offer encouragement and advice. Support groups are a great place to share your stories and make some lifelong friends along the way
- Take a breather. An occasional break from caregiving responsibilities is one of the best ways to manage stress. Whether you take a few weekends a year or a few hours a week, it can help keep stress levels low, restore energy, and keep your life in balance
Helpful resources to visit online
We're committed to providing caregivers like you the necessary resources to help care for your loved ones. Below are some of the leading websites that provide additional information and useful tools.
For all caregivers:
- Caring Today Magazine
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
- National Caregivers Library
For caregivers of patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib):
- AARP
- American Red Cross Family Caregiver Program
- American Society on Aging
- National Family Caregiver Support Program
For caregivers of patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) & pulmonary embolism (PE):
Resources
Get support every step of the way with PRADAXA
Whether it's helping you at your next doctor's appointment, or tracking your appointments and progress, our goal is to provide you with as many resources as possible to help you on your treatment journey.
Click on the boxes to learn more.
PRADAXA Patient Brochure
women and stroke
afib4ward.com
Patient Discussion Guide