Is there a patient assistance program for Vascepa?
If you are eligible for the Vascepa patient assistance program, the cost of your medication will be free. We only charge $49 a month, per medication, to cover our service fees.
How do you save on Vascepa?
Fortunately, there are other ways to save long-term on Vascepa treatment, starting with a SingleCare savings card.Use a SingleCare Vascepa coupon. ... Consider commercial health insurance. ... Shop around for the best price. ... Ask the prescriber about alternative generic medications.More items...•
What Medicare tier is Vascepa?
Tier FourFortunately, many Medicare plans include Vascepa as a Tier Four drug. The Tier Four category refers to the non-preferred brand name and non-preferred generic drugs. This is the second most expensive category for prescription drugs and Medicare behind Tier Five.
What is the average cost of Vascepa?
The average retail price of Vascepa is $477.30 for 120, 1GM Capsule, however, SingleCare's Vascepa coupon can help you to receive your medication at a reduced cost of $82.57 for 120, 1gm Capsule of generic Vascepa.
How much is Vascepa out of pocket?
The cost for Vascepa oral capsule 0.5 g is around $446 for a supply of 240 capsules, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Is there a generic version of Vascepa?
— Dr. Reddy's received FDA approval of an AB-rated generic version of Vascepa 1 gram capsules on August 7, 2020.
What fish oil is the same as Vascepa?
You may have also heard of omega-3 fatty acids, or fish oil supplements. Vascepa and Lovaza are two prescription brand-name omega-3 fatty acid medications that treat high triglyceride levels. Both medicines are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Amarin Pharma, Inc.
How much Vascepa should you take a day?
The recommended dosage of Vascepa for reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems is 4 g per day. This dose should be split into two daily doses of either: four 0.5 g capsules taken twice daily with food. two 1 g capsules taken twice daily with food.
What are Tier 3 prescription drugs?
Level or Tier 1: Low-cost generic and brand-name drugs. Level or Tier 2: Higher-cost generic and brand-name drugs. Level or Tier 3: High-cost, mostly brand-name drugs that may have generic or brand-name alternatives in Levels 1 or 2.
How long can you take Vascepa?
How long can you take Vascepa? Vascepa is intended for long-term and even lifelong treatment. Clinical studies have shown that Vascepa does not make a difference in cardiovascular outcomes until two years of treatment and does not produce a substantial difference until five or six years of treatment.
Does Vascepa cause weight loss?
There are no documented reports that Vascepa helps with weight loss.
What fish is Vascepa made from?
In early November, an advisory panel to the FDA voted unanimously to approve expanded use of the prescription drug, Vascepa, which is made from one type of omega-3 fatty acid, called eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA for short. The oil is extracted from sardines and anchovies, and then purified.
What is the cost of Vascepa in Canada?
The price of a 1-gram capsule of Vascepa will be $2.45. The monthly treatment cost, based on a 2-gram twice daily administration, will be $294. Once coverage has been approved by payers, the cost to covered patients is expected to be lower based on individual plan benefits.
Does Vascepa affect blood pressure?
Vascepa is FDA-approved to lower the risk of certain cardiovascular problems in adults with high triglyceride levels and: cardiovascular disease, or. diabetes and two or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity.
How much Vascepa should you take a day?
The recommended dosage of Vascepa for reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems is 4 g per day. This dose should be split into two daily doses of either: four 0.5 g capsules taken twice daily with food. two 1 g capsules taken twice daily with food.
Is Lovaza same as Vascepa?
Vascepa and Lovaza are FDA-approved prescription medications that can help lower triglycerides. They're both made up of omega-3s. Vascepa contains EPA only, while Lovaza contains EPA and DHA. Only Vascepa is FDA-approved for preventing heart problems in people on statins with high triglycerides.
INDICATIONS
along with certain medicines (statins) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain types of heart issues requiring hospitalization in adults with heart (cardiovascular) disease, or diabetes and 2 or more additional risk factors for heart disease.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not take VASCEPA if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl or any of the ingredients in VASCEPA.
What is Vascepa used for?
Vascepa (icosapent) is a member of the miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents drug class and is commonly used for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, and Hypertriglyceridemia.
How much does a free drug card save?
The free Drugs.com Discount Card works like a coupon and can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medicines, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescriptions.
Is Vascepa generic or commercial?
Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Vascepa has been approved by the FDA. However we either do not have pricing information for it, or it is not commercially available. More info: generic Vascepa availability.
Proven CV risk reduction at an affordable price
Eligible commercially insured patients can pay as little as $9 for a 90-day* supply with the universal VASCEPA Savings Card. † Subject to eligibility. See offer restrictions below.*
Mail order rebate
If your patients obtain their VASCEPA prescription via a mail order program, click the link below to download an editable PDF form to determine reimbursement of a patient’s copayment or out-of-pocket expenses.
How to contact Vascepa?
For more information, go to www.vascepa.com or call 1-855-VASCEPA (1-855-827-2372).
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE VASCEPA?
Do not take VASCEPA if you are allergic to icosapent ethyl or any of the ingredients in VASCEPA.
How much does icosapent cost?
The wholesale price of the branded icosapent ethyl product, VASCEPA, is $344.22 for 120 1-g capsules and $402.73 for 240 0.5-g capsules. VASCEPA is indicated as an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization, and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥150 mg/dL) and established cardiovascular disease or diabetes mellitus and 2 or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and as an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Generic icosapent ethyl capsules are available from Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Unlike VASCEPA, both generic products are only indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Commercially insured patients can save with the VASCEPA Savings Card. The VASCEPA Savings Card may not be used to obtain prescription drugs paid in part by some federal or state programs, or where prohibited by law; click here for more information.
Is Vascepa a trademark?
VASCEPA, Amarin, REDUCE-IT, and Vascepa/Amarin logos are registered trademarks of the Amarin group of companies.
