What Is the Vascepa Savings Card?
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), used to lower cardiovascular risk in certain patients, offers a copay savings program through its manufacturer, Amarin. Eligible commercially insured patients pay as little as $0 for up to a 30-, 90-, or 120-day supply, with a maximum annual savings of $9,000. The card covers out-of-pocket costs like copays and deductibles but excludes government insurance like Medicare or Medicaid.[1]
Who Qualifies and How to Get It?
Patients need commercial prescription insurance and must activate the card online at vascepa.com/savings or by phone (1-833-VASCEPA). No income restrictions apply, but pharmacies verify eligibility at fill time. Print, text, or email the card; it works at most U.S. retail pharmacies.[1]
Typical Savings Patients See
Savings vary by insurance plan, deductible status, and dosage. Without the card, copays average $50-$300 per month; with it, most pay $0 after activation. For high-deductible plans, it applies post-deductible up to the cap. Real patient reports on forums note $200+ monthly reductions early in the year.[1][2]
What Happens If You're Uninsured or on Medicare?
Uninsured patients get no discount—the program is commercial-only. Medicare users face full copays (around $100-$400/month) with no card access. Alternatives include Amarin's patient assistance program for low-income uninsured, offering free Vascepa after income review.[1][3]
How Does It Compare to GoodRx or Other Discounts?
The savings card often beats GoodRx coupons, which cut Vascepa prices to $250-$400 for 120 capsules (vs. $1,000+ cash price). Card users with insurance save more ($0 vs. $30-$50 GoodRx copay). Check both for your plan; combine ineligible.4
Renewal and Expiration Rules
The card renews automatically yearly if eligible. It expires if insurance changes to government coverage or upon reaching the $9,000 cap. Track usage via the patient portal.[1]
Common Patient Questions on Limitations
Patients ask if it covers mail-order (yes, at select pharmacies) or icosapent ethyl generics (no, brand-only). Delays occur if pharmacy systems lag; call support for fixes. No double-dipping with other coupons.[1][2]
[1]: https://vascepa.com/savings
[2]: https://www.drugs.com/price-guide/vascepa
[3]: https://www.needymeds.org/druglist.taf?function=name&tax_id=34473