Does Vascepa Have Patient Savings Programs?
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl), made by Amarin, offers a Vascepa Savings Card program through which eligible patients pay as little as $9 per 90-day prescription fill for commercial insurance. The program covers up to $18,000 annually in copay assistance.[1]
Who Qualifies for the Vascepa Savings Card?
Patients must meet these requirements:
- Have private commercial insurance that covers Vascepa.
- Not enrolled in government programs like Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or VA benefits.
- Live and get prescriptions in the US or Puerto Rico.
- Prescription must come from a licensed US physician.
No income limits apply, but patients can't use the card with government insurance or where prohibited by law.[1][2]
What If You Have Government Insurance?
Government-insured patients don't qualify for the savings card. Instead, they may check AmarinCARE for free medication options if they meet low-income criteria (e.g., household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level) and lack other coverage. Apply via phone or patient services.[1]
How to Get and Use the Savings Card
Download the digital card from the official Vascepa site or get a physical one from your pharmacy/doctor. Activate online or by phone (1-877-304-3185). It works at most US pharmacies; savings apply at point-of-sale. Card expires after 48 months but auto-renews for eligible patients.[1][2]
Common Reasons Applications Get Denied
Denials happen if insurance is government-based, the pharmacy doesn't participate (rare), or the patient is in a restricted state/program. Pharmacists can verify eligibility instantly via the card system.[2]
[1]: Vascepa Savings Program
[2]: Drugs.com - Vascepa Patient Assistance