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Why cancel vascepa savings alerts?



Vascepa is a prescription medication used to treat high levels of triglycerides in the blood. It contains the active ingredient icosapent ethyl, which is an omega-3 fatty acid. Vascepa is manufactured by Amarin Pharma, and it was approved by the FDA in 2012 [1].

Recently, there has been news about the cancellation of Vascepa savings alerts. Vascepa savings alerts are notifications that inform patients of any available discounts or coupons for the medication. According to the official website of Vascepa, the savings alert program has been discontinued as of January 1, 2021 [2].

There has been no official statement from Amarin Pharma regarding the reason for the cancellation of the savings alert program. However, it is common for pharmaceutical companies to discontinue savings programs when a drug goes off-patent or when the demand for the drug decreases. It is also possible that the company may have found other ways to offer savings to patients, such as through patient assistance programs [3].

Despite the cancellation of the savings alert program, patients can still save money on Vascepa by using discount cards or coupons from websites such as GoodRx. Patients can also check with their insurance providers to see if Vascepa is covered under their plan [3].

In conclusion, the reason for the cancellation of Vascepa savings alerts has not been officially stated by Amarin Pharma. However, patients can still save money on Vascepa by using discount cards or coupons from websites such as GoodRx, or by checking with their insurance providers to see if Vascepa is covered under their plan [1][2][3].

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/VASCEPA
[2] https://www.vascepa.com/
[3] https://www.goodrx.com/vascepa/what-is



Follow-up:   What prompted the cancellation of Vascepa savings alerts? Will patients still have access to Vascepa savings options? Are there alternative cost-saving measures for Vascepa users?





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