Brand-name prescription
Pradaxa
dabigatran etexilate
Compare your options
| Compare | PradaxaBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Pradaxa name | Regular genericdabigatran etexilate |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | from$3.16–3.17per capsule | Not sold | Lowestfrom$0.75–0.94per capsule |
| Same as Pradaxa? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by name |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Pradaxa | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 110 mg capsuleper capsule | $3.17 | $0.94 |
| 150 mg capsuleper capsule | $3.16 | $0.79 |
| 75 mg capsuleper capsule | $3.17 | $0.75 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Pradaxa, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Pradaxa.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Pradaxa’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.