Charities and Programs for Vascepa Affordability
No dedicated charity focuses solely on Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), a prescription for high triglycerides and cardiovascular risk. Patients turn to general medication assistance nonprofits and manufacturer programs.
Patient Assistance Foundations That Cover Vascepa
- Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation helps with copays for Vascepa if income is up to 400-500% of the federal poverty level (around $58,000-$72,000 for one person in 2024). Apply online; they cover brand drugs like Vascepa for eligible conditions.[1]
- HealthWell Foundation provides grants up to $3,000+ per year for cardiovascular meds, including Vascepa, for patients with household income below 500% FPL and high out-of-pocket costs.[2]
Manufacturer Savings Options
Hibiscus Pharmaceuticals (Vascepa's maker post-Amarin) offers a copay card dropping costs to $9/month for commercial insurance users (max $19,200/year savings); uninsured pay up to $50/month via patient assistance. Check vascepasavings.com.[3]
When Insurance Falls Short
Medicaid covers Vascepa in most states, but Medicare Part D patients face high list prices ($300+/month). Charities like PAN prioritize those with commercial or no coverage. GoodRx coupons cut cash prices to $150-200/month as a non-charity alternative.[4]
How to Qualify and Apply
Eligibility requires proof of income, insurance denial, and diagnosis (e.g., CV risk). PAN processes in days; reapply yearly. Call PAN at 1-866-316-7263 or visit panfoundation.org for Vascepa-specific details.
[1]: PAN Foundation - Cardiovascular Fund
[2]: HealthWell Foundation - Cardiovascular Disease
[3]: Vascepa Savings Card
[4]: GoodRx - Vascepa Pricing