Who Qualifies for the Vascepa Savings Card?
Patients qualify if they have commercial (private) prescription insurance that covers Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), the branded drug from Amarin for reducing cardiovascular risk in adults with triglycerides ≥150 mg/d pay ≥$8 out-of-pocket per fill after savings. Government insurance disqualifies users, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, or similar federal/state programs.[1][2]
What If You Lack Coverage or Use Government Insurance?
No eligibility. Patients must confirm commercial coverage before activating the card. Medicare Part D users can check Amarin's patient assistance program instead, which offers free medication for those with income ≤400-500% of federal poverty level (varies by household size).[1][3]
How Much Savings Does It Provide?
Eligible patients pay as little as $8 per 30-, 60-, 90-, or 120-day supply, capped at 12 fills yearly (13-month validity). Maximum annual savings reaches $7,176. Savings apply only to pharmacy fills, not mail-order in some cases.[1][2]
How Do You Activate and Use the Savings Card?
Print, text, or email the card from the official Vascepa Savings Card site. Show it at participating pharmacies (most major chains). Activation requires one-time insurance verification; no personal income check needed.[2]
What Exclusions or Limits Apply?
- Not valid for long-term care, assisted living, or correctional facilities.
- Cannot combine with other offers.
- Expires if coverage changes to government insurance.
- Program ends December 31, 2025, or earlier if funding runs out.[1][2]
Alternatives If Ineligible
Uninsured or government-insured patients may qualify for Amarin's Cares Foundation patient assistance (free Vascepa for low-income). Generic versions lack official savings cards but cost less out-of-pocket.[3]
Sources
[1] Vascepa.com Savings Card page
[2] VascepaSavings.com eligibility terms
[3] AmarinCares.com patient assistance