What Vascepa Copay Assistance Covers
Vascepa's copay assistance, run by the Vascepa Savings Program from Amarin, covers out-of-pocket costs like copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for eligible commercially insured patients taking Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) for cardiovascular risk reduction. It reduces costs to as low as $9 per 90-day supply (or $5 for 30 days), up to a $16,500 annual cap per patient. No coverage for Medicare, Medicaid, or uninsured patients.[1]
Who Qualifies for the Program
Patients need valid commercial prescription insurance, a valid prescription for Vascepa, and U.S. residency. Enrollment is online or by phone; cards activate instantly. Excludes government-insured plans to comply with anti-kickback laws.[1][2]
How to Enroll and Use It
Visit vascepa.com/savings or call 1-844-4-VASCEPA. At the pharmacy, present the digital or physical card. It applies automatically where accepted (most chains and independents). Refills work the same; track usage via the patient portal.[1]
What It Doesn't Cover
No assistance for non-commercial insurance, over-the-counter meds, or non-Vascepa products. Benefits don't roll over after the annual cap. Program terms can change; check current details.[1][2]
Alternatives If You Don't Qualify
- Patient Assistance Programs: Amarin's PAP offers free Vascepa for uninsured/low-income patients meeting income limits (up to 5x federal poverty level).
- Generic Options: No generics yet due to patents (expiring ~2038 per DrugPatentWatch.com3); Lovaza (prescription omega-3) may have its own cards.
- Other Help: GoodRx or SingleCare for discounts without insurance.[2]
[1]: https://vascepa.com/savings
[2]: https://www.needymeds.org/druglist.taf?function=name&tax_id=5398