Medicines labeled for the same conditions
Alternatives to warfarin
4 other medicines are given the same way (oral) and in the same FDA class as warfarin or labeled mainly for the same use (blood clots (DVT and PE)); the others include 3 factor Xa inhibitors and 1 direct thrombin inhibitor (FDA labels read October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for the same conditions as warfarin?
Blood clots (DVT and PE) lists all 12 medicines labeled for it, by any route. Each row shows the conditions both labels name. They are listed as public records, not as substitutes: whether one can replace another depends on the person and is a prescriber's decision.
| Medicine and FDA class | Shared indication | Generic labelers (oral) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfarinvitamin k antagonist | this medicine | 19 labelers | $0.093 per tablet 2 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Dabigatrandirect thrombin inhibitor | Atrial fibrillation, Blood clots (DVT and PE) | 16 labelers | $0.795 per capsule 150 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry |
| Rivaroxabanfactor Xa inhibitor | Atrial fibrillation, Blood clots (DVT and PE) | 20 labelers | $0.650 per tablet 2.5 mg tablet | Yes | A presentation being discontinued |
| Apixabanfactor Xa inhibitor | Atrial fibrillation, Blood clots (DVT and PE) | 2 labelers | $5.52 per tablet 5 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
| Edoxabanfactor Xa inhibitor | Atrial fibrillation, Blood clots (DVT and PE) | none listed | $15.51 per tablet 60 mg tablet | Yes | No current entry |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; FDA NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA Drug Shortage Database (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay for each?
The headline NADAC price per unit of each medicine's most widely listed form; strengths differ, so compare like with like on each record.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price
What next?
- Warfarin: the full record
- label, generics, price, shortages, recalls
- Warfarin vs dabigatran
- two records side by side
- Rivaroxaban vs warfarin
- two records side by side
- Apixaban vs warfarin
- two records side by side