Vascepa Patient Assistance Programs
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) has official patient assistance through the Vascepa Savings Card and Amarin's support programs, available on their website. Eligible patients pay as little as $9 per month for a 90-day supply (up to 13 fills/year), regardless of insurance. Check eligibility at vascepa.com/savings-support.[1]
How to Apply for Vascepa Savings
Visit vascepa.com, click "Savings & Support," and activate the digital savings card instantly. No income requirements for most; it works with commercial insurance but not government plans like Medicare. Call 1-877-VASCEPA (1-877-827-2372) for help.[1]
Who Qualifies and What If You're Uninsured?
Commercial insurance holders qualify easily. Uninsured or underinsured patients may access free medication via Amarin CAREs Foundation (income-based, up to 400% FPL). Apply online or call; covers up to 12 months.[2]
Free Trial Offers for New Patients
New commercially insured patients get a free 30- or 90-day trial supply. Download from vascepa.com/trial-offer; ship-to-home or pharmacy pickup.[1]
Co-Pay Help for High Deductibles
If costs exceed $9 copay, the program caps out-of-pocket at that amount. Excludes cash-pay only scenarios. For Medicare patients ineligible for savings, check patientadvocacy.org for alternatives like NeedyMeds or RxAssist.[3][4]
Patent Status and Generic Availability
Vascepa's key patents expire in 2035-2039, per DrugPatentWatch.com, delaying generics.[5] No biosimilars yet; this supports branded assistance over cheaper options.
Sources
[1]: vascepa.com/savings-support
[2]: amarin.com/patient-assistance
[3]: patientadvocacy.org
[4]: needymeds.org
[5]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Vascepa