Hikma Launches US Vascepa Rival As Amarin Appeal Denied

Initially Offering Limited Quantities As Firm Scales Up Production

Hikma has launched its US rival to Vascepa, after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit refused a request by Amarin for an “en banc” rehearing of key litigation.

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Hikma has pressed ahead with its launch of a generic version of Vascepa • Source: Shutterstock

Hikma has launched its US generic rival to Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) 1g capsules after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit refused a request by Amarin to rehear a case that was decided in favor of both Hikma and Dr Reddy’s in September.

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