Vascepa is a prescription medication used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular events in adults with high triglyceride levels. The medication is relatively expensive, and patients may be interested in utilizing discounts to reduce the cost of the drug.

According to the official Vascepa website [3], eligible patients with commercial insurance can receive a Vascepa savings card that can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of the medication to as little as $9 per month. However, the discount cannot be used by patients who are enrolled in a state or federally funded insurance program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. Patients who are eligible for the savings card can activate it online or by calling the Vascepa support center.

GoodRx [2] confirms that Vascepa is not covered by Medicare, and the drug is not eligible for reimbursement under Medicare Part D. However, the website provides a coupon that can be used to reduce the cost of Vascepa for patients with or without insurance. Patients can present the coupon at the pharmacy to receive a discount of up to 18% off the retail price of the medication.

DrugPatentWatch [1] does not provide information about any specific restrictions on using the Vascepa discount. However, the website notes that the patent for Vascepa is set to expire in 2030, which could potentially lead to the availability of generic versions of the drug in the future.

In summary, patients with commercial insurance may be eligible for a Vascepa savings card that can reduce the out-of-pocket cost of the medication to as little as $9 per month. However, the discount cannot be used by patients who are enrolled in a state or federally funded insurance program, such as Medicare or Medicaid. GoodRx provides a coupon that can be used to reduce the cost of Vascepa for patients with or without insurance. The patent for Vascepa is set to expire in 2030, which could potentially lead to the availability of generic versions of the drug in the future.

Sources:
[1] https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/VASCEPA
[2] https://www.goodrx.com/vascepa/medicare-coverage
[3] https://www.vascepa.com/getting-started/vascepa-savings/