Who Qualifies for Vascepa Patient Assistance?
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) offers the OnePatient Vascepa Savings Card program through its manufacturer, Amarin Pharma. It's for commercially insured patients with prescription coverage. Uninsured or underinsured patients may qualify for free medication via the Amarin CAREs Foundation if household income is at or below 500% of the federal poverty level (about $75,300 for a single person in 2024). Government-insured patients (Medicare, Medicaid) are ineligible.[1]
Steps to Apply for the Savings Card
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a Vascepa Savings Card or download it from the official site.
- Activate online at vascepa.com/savings or by phone (1-877-304-3185).
- Present the card at the pharmacy with your prescription. It covers copays up to $18 per 30-day supply (max $18,000/year savings).[1][2]
No formal application needed; eligibility checks happen at activation.
How to Apply for Free Vascepa via Amarin CAREs
- Have your doctor complete and sign the Amarin CAREs Patient Assistance Application.
- Patient or doctor submits it with proof of income (tax returns, pay stubs) and lack of coverage.
- Mail to: Amarin CAREs, PO Box 6655, Princeton, NJ 08540-6655, or fax 1-888-370-0468.
- Call 1-877-776-7937 (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm ET) for help or status checks.
Approval takes 2-3 business days; approved patients get up to 12 months' supply shipped to doctor's office, renewable annually.[1][3]
What If You're Denied or Need Alternatives?
Denials occur for government insurance or income above limits. Alternatives include NeedyMeds.org for copay aid or state programs. Check DrugPatentWatch.com for Vascepa generics (none approved yet; patent expires ~2039).4
[1]: vascepa.com/patient-savings-support
[2]: amarin.com/patient-assistance
[3]: onepatientrx.com/vascepa