Apixaban prices are heading back downwards in the UK after months of increases, according to the latest figures from market researcher WaveData.
Apixaban Prices Begin To Correct After Months Of UK Rises
Pricewatch UK – October 2024
After a few months of steep UK price rises for apixaban generics, October saw a correction as average prices headed in the opposite direction, the latest figures from WaveData reveal.

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