Current Loyalty Program Offers for Vascepa Patients
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) loyalty members, through the Vascepa Savings Card program managed by Amarin Pharma, can access copay assistance reducing out-of-pocket costs to as low as $9 per 90-day prescription fill for eligible commercially insured patients. Maximum savings cap at $11,700 per year per patient. No enrollment needed beyond activating the card online or by phone.[1]
Who Qualifies and How to Get the Card
Eligibility requires commercial insurance (not government programs like Medicare/Medicaid) and a valid prescription. Patients activate via VascepaSupport.com, text "START" to 91830, or call 1-844-726-8008. Card is digital or printable; pharmacy processes it at checkout.[1]
What If You're Uninsured or Underinsured?
Uninsured patients pay full cash price (around $300–$400 monthly without discounts), but the program doesn't cover them directly. Free trial offers provide up to three 30-day supplies via doctor offices or pharmacies for new patients. Check VascepaSupport.com for instant copay calculator.[1]
Recent Changes or Expirations
As of 2023, Amarin extended the savings card amid generic competition from Hikma Pharmaceuticals (launched October 2023). Offer remains active but excludes states with mandatory generic substitution laws like California. Patent disputes ongoing; generics now available at lower costs (~$20–$50 monthly).[2][1]
Alternatives if Vascepa Loyalty Isn't Enough
- GoodRx Coupons: Up to 80% off cash price for uninsured, often $50–$100 monthly.
- SingleCare: Similar discounts, stackable with loyalty in some cases.
- Generic Icosapent Ethyl: Cheaper option post-patent expiry challenges; check DrugPatentWatch.com for litigation updates.3
[1]: VascepaSupport.com/savings-card (official program site, accessed October 2024)
[2]: FDA Orange Book and Amarin press releases on generic entry