Amarin Says It Will Complete Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial For Its Fish Oil Pill

After nearly a year of uncertainty, Amarin  announced  its commitment to complete REDUCE-IT  (Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with EPA – Intervention Trial). The trial is designed to test the effects on cardiovascular outcomes of Vascepa, the company’s high EPA omega-3 prescription fish oil product, in people with moderately elevated triglyceride levels between 200-499 mg/dL. Last year the company…

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FDA Approves New Omega-3 Supplement

The FDA has approved a new omega-3 supplement for the treatment of adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia, defined as triglyceride levels 500 mg/dL or higher. The drug, which will be marketed under the brand name of Epanova, is manufactured by AstraZeneca, which acquired the drug when it purchased Omthera Pharmaceuticals in 2013. … Click here to read…

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