Amarin and Non-Profit, Walk with a Doc Partner to Expand National Health Awareness Efforts
Walk with a Doc is a free participation, year-round walking program held in communities across
The education that Walk with a Doc does in local communities on the issues of lack of diet and exercise fits well with
Dr.
"This partnership with Walk with a Doc meaningfully complements the Lower My Trigs™ campaign," said
To learn more about the Lower My Trigs™ campaign please visit www.lowermytrigs.com; to find walks in your area visit www.walkwithadoc.org.
About Vascepa ® (icosapent ethyl) capsules
Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) capsules, known in scientific literature as AMR101, is a highly-pure EPA omega-3 prescription product in a 1 gram capsule.
Indications and Usage
- Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.
- The effect of Vascepa on the risk for pancreatitis and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.
Important Safety Information for Vascepa
- Vascepa is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to Vascepa or any of its components and should be used with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish.
- The most common reported adverse reaction (incidence > 2% and greater than placebo) was arthralgia (2.3% for Vascepa, 1.0% for placebo). There was no reported adverse reaction > 3% and greater than placebo.
FULL VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.
About Amarin
Amarin Corporation plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health. Amarin's product development program leverages its extensive experience in lipid science and the potential therapeutic benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Amarin's clinical program includes commitment to an ongoing outcomes study. Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl), Amarin's first FDA approved product, is a highly-pure, EPA-only, omega-3 fatty acid product available by prescription. For more information about Vascepa visit www.vascepa.com. For more information about Amarin visit www.amarincorp.com.
Amarin contact information:
Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
In U.S.: +1 (908) 719-1315
investor.relations@amarincorp.com
Trout Group
U.S.: +1 (646) 378-2954
gmorrell@troutgroup.com
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