Official Vascepa Patient Assistance Program
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is made by Amarin Pharma. They run the Vascepa Savings Card program, which covers copays for commercially insured patients. Eligible patients pay as little as $9 per 30-day supply (up to 13 prescriptions per year), with a maximum annual benefit of $117 per fill or $1,500 yearly. No income requirements apply, but it's limited to U.S. residents with private insurance. Apply online at vascepa.com/savings or by phone at 1-877-304-3181.[1]
Eligibility for Low-Income or Uninsured Patients
Amarin's Patient Assistance Program (PAP) provides free Vascepa to uninsured or underinsured U.S. patients meeting income guidelines (typically ≤400-500% of federal poverty level, depending on household size). Submit an application via their website or call 1-877-304-3181. Processing takes 2-4 weeks, and approval lasts up to 12 months with annual renewal.[1][2]
Coverage Through Third-Party Programs
- RxAssist and NeedyMeds: List Vascepa under Amarin's PAP. Search their databases for eligibility checkers and application links.[3][4]
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA): Connects patients to Amarin's program and others; no direct Vascepa grants but facilitates access.[5]
- HealthWell Foundation: Covers copays for cardiovascular drugs like Vascepa for patients with household income ≤500% FPL and insurance gaps. Apply at healthwellfoundation.org (funds vary).6
Medicare and Medicaid Coverage
Medicare Part D plans often cover Vascepa after prior authorization, with Extra Help (LIS) reducing copays to $4-$10 per fill for low-income enrollees. Medicaid state programs typically cover it fully for eligible patients. Check vascepa.com/support for plan-specific tools.[1]
How to Apply and What to Expect
Visit vascepa.com/patient-support or call 1-877-304-3181 to start. Provide proof of income, insurance denial (if applicable), and prescription. Most programs ship directly to pharmacies or doctors. Reapply periodically as benefits expire.
Sources
[1]: vascepa.com/patient-support
[2]: amarin.com/patient-assistance
[3]: rxassist.org
[4]: needymeds.org
[5]: pparx.org