Does Vascepa Offer Copay Savings Cards?
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) has an official copay savings program from manufacturer Amarin Pharma. Eligible commercially insured patients pay as little as $9 per 30-day supply (up to 13 fills per year), with a maximum savings of $150 per fill. No enrollment needed—just present the card at the pharmacy. It excludes government insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits.[1]
Get the card at VascepaSavings.com or through pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens that participate.
Who Qualifies and What Are the Limits?
- Eligibility: U.S. residents with private/commercial insurance covering Vascepa. Household income under $100,000/year may qualify for extra assistance via the Amarin CAREs Foundation patient assistance program (free meds for uninsured/underinsured).[2]
- Limits: Annual cap at $1,950 savings. Program expires December 31, 2025, or if funding runs out. Not for long-term care facilities.
How to Use the Copay Card Step-by-Step
1. Visit VascepaSavings.com and activate the digital card (text or email delivery).
2. Show it with your prescription at any participating pharmacy.
3. Savings apply instantly at checkout. Track usage via the site.
Pharmacies verify eligibility electronically through the processor.
What If Insurance Doesn't Cover Vascepa?
Appeal denials with prior authorization support from Amarin (call 1-877-304-3185). The program covers copays, coinsurance, and deductibles but not if Vascepa isn't on your formulary. For high-deductible plans, savings kick in after you meet your deductible.
Free Vascepa for Uninsured or Low-Income Patients
Amarin CAREs provides 90-day supplies free if income is ≤400% federal poverty level ($58,320 for one person in 2024) and no insurance coverage. Apply online or call 1-833-440-0504. Approval takes 2-3 days; meds ship directly.[2]
Alternatives If Vascepa Savings Don't Apply
- Generic Options: No FDA-approved generic yet; patents expire around 2039.[3]
- Competitor Cards: Lovaza (similar fish oil) has AbbVie's $30 copay card. Look-up tools like GoodRx average Vascepa coupons at $250-300 for cash-pay (cheaper than list price ~$350).4
- Other Help: NeedyMeds.org or RxAssist.org list more programs.
Patients report success combining with pharmacy discount cards when insurance gaps exist.
[1]: VascepaSavings.com
[2]: Amarin.com/patient-support
[3]: DrugPatentWatch.com/patent/vascepa