Table 5. Formulary Status of Agents for Type II HIT

Agent
Formulary type
Daily Cost*
Lepirudin
Formulary
$590
Argatroban
Formulary
$475
Danaparoid
Nonformulary
$735
Bivalirudin
Formulary-restricted to cardiac catheterization lab for patients who have a heparin allergy
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*For 70 kg patient with normal renal and hepatic function

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