To be eligible for financial aid for Vascepa, a prescription is indeed required. Vascepa is a prescription medication used to treat high triglycerides, and it is only available through a healthcare provider's prescription.

According to the Vascepa website, patients who are uninsured or underinsured may be eligible for financial assistance programs, including a patient assistance program (PAP) [1]. To enroll in the PAP, patients must have a valid prescription for Vascepa and meet certain income and eligibility requirements.

DrugPatentWatch.com, a website that tracks pharmaceutical patents and pricing, notes that Vascepa's manufacturer, Amarin, offers a patient assistance program that can help eligible patients access the medication at a reduced cost [2]. The program is available to patients who are uninsured or underinsured and have a valid prescription for Vascepa.

It's worth noting that patients should contact Amarin's patient assistance program directly to determine their eligibility and to apply for financial aid. The program can be reached by calling 1-855-755-2536 or by visiting the Amarin website.

Sources:

[1] Vascepa website, "Patient Assistance Program" (accessed April 15, 2024)
[2] DrugPatentWatch.com, "Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) - Patient Assistance Programs" (accessed April 15, 2024)