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Amarin Corporation to Present New Data Evaluating VASCEPA®/VAZKEPA® (Icosapent Ethyl) at ACC.23/WCC

Published: 2023-02-27 13:00:00 ET
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Presentations on Additional REDUCE-IT® Sub-Population, In-Vitro Data on EPA to Be Featured at the Congress

DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced that data evaluating the role of VASCEPA®/VAZKEPA® (icosapent ethyl) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in reducing cardiovascular events in at-risk patients will be presented at the joint ACC.23 together with the World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.23/WCC) in New Orleans, LA, March 4-6, 2023.

The featured research includes an analysis from the landmark REDUCE-IT trial on the effects of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA (icosapent ethyl) in patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (1% more frequent than placebo): arthralgia (2% vs 1%) and oropharyngeal pain (1% vs 0.3%).

  • Adverse events may be reported by calling 1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
  • Patients receiving VASCEPA and concomitant anticoagulants and/or anti-platelet agents should be monitored for bleeding.
  • FULL U.S. FDA-APPROVED VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.

    Europe

    For further information about the Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for VAZKEPA® in Europe, please click here.

    Globally, prescribing information varies; refer to the individual country product label for complete information.

    Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including beliefs about Amarin’s key achievements in 2022 and the potential impact and outlook for achievements in 2023 and beyond; Amarin’s 2023 financial outlook and cash position; Amarin’s overall efforts to expand access and reimbursement to VAZKEPA across global markets; and the overall potential and future success of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA and Amarin generally. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Amarin’s annual report on Form 10-K for the full year ended 2021. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Amarin undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. Amarin’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of significant transactions the company may enter into, such as mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or any material agreements that Amarin may enter into, amend or terminate.

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    Amarin Contact Information

    Investor Inquiries:Lisa DeFrancescoInvestor Relations Amarin Corporation plcinvestor.relations@amarincorp.com (investor inquiries)

    Media Inquiries:Mark MarmurCorporate Communications, Amarin Corporation plcPR@amarincorp.com (media inquiries)