Xarelto is favored by some docs.

Xarelto, BTW, has a program whereby each prescription fill is $10 co-pay, the cost to the user depends on the insurance, from $3.33/month to $500/month or more. The maker charges our fed and state governments $500/month, IIRC. Without any insurance, it would be $200/month.

I imagine Eliquis has a similar program. If you're paying retail, I recommend doing some research.