Vascepa Patient Assistance Program Duration
Vascepa's main patient financial support comes from the Vascepa Savings Card, offered by Amarin Pharma. Eligible commercially insured patients pay $0 for up to 13 prescription fills (each typically 30- or 90-day supply), covering a total of 12 months from activation.[1][2]
How Eligibility and Activation Work
Patients with commercial insurance qualify if their plan doesn't reimburse Amarin and coverage isn't government-funded (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid). Activate online or by phone; the card links to your pharmacy. Benefits start immediately upon first fill.[2]
What Happens After 12 Months
Support ends after 13 fills or 12 months, whichever comes first. Patients can reapply if still eligible, but approval isn't guaranteed. No automatic renewal—check status via the program's portal.[1][3]
Alternatives if Support Expires
- Manufacturer Copay Programs: Amarin's Patient Assistance Program offers free Vascepa for uninsured or underinsured patients meeting income limits (up to 400% federal poverty level); duration is supply-based, often 3-12 months per approval, renewable annually.[2]
- Other Options: GoodRx discounts (up to 20-30% off list price), NeedyMeds, or state programs. For Medicare patients, Extra Help or Low-Income Subsidy may cover copays long-term.[3]
Costs Without Support
List price is ~$300-400/month (90-day supply). Post-savings card, out-of-pocket reverts to insurance copay, often $50-200/month depending on plan.[1]
[1]: DrugPatentWatch.com - Vascepa Pricing and Patents
[2]: Vascepa Savings Program Official Site
[3]: Amarin Patient Assistance Foundation