Does the Vascepa Savings Card Have Income Limits?
No, the Vascepa Savings Card from Amarin does not impose income limits or require proof of income for eligibility. Patients with commercial insurance can pay as little as $9 per 30-day prescription (maximum savings of $155 per fill, up to 12 fills per year), regardless of household income.[1]
Who Qualifies for the Vascepa Savings Program?
Eligibility requires a valid prescription for Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), coverage by commercial insurance (not government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, or VA), and activation via the program's website or phone. No income verification is needed, making it accessible to insured patients across income levels.[1][2]
What If You're Uninsured or on Government Insurance?
Uninsured patients or those on Medicare/Medicaid cannot use the savings card. Amarin's Patient Assistance Program (via Needymeds) offers free Vascepa for uninsured, low-income U.S. residents who meet financial criteria (e.g., income at or below 400% of federal poverty level, household size-based). Apply separately through Needymeds.org.[3]
How Much Can You Save and Where to Get the Card?
The card reduces out-of-pocket costs to $9 for a 30-day supply (120 capsules) or $18 for 60 days (240 capsules), capped at $1,860 annually. Get it at VascepaSavings.com, by calling 1-877-304-3185, or through pharmacies.[1]
Vascepa Patent Status and Generic Availability
Vascepa's key patents expire in 2030 (extended via pediatric exclusivity), with no generics approved yet. Ongoing litigation from Dr. Reddy's and others challenges Amarin's patents, potentially accelerating competition.[4]
[1]: VascepaSavings.com
[2]: Vascepa.com patient support
[3]: Needymeds.org Vascepa PAP
[4]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Vascepa