Amarin Is Prepared To Be ‘Aggressive’ With Vascepa Authorized Generic

Originator Restructures And Names New CEO Following Icosapent Ethyl Competition

Amarin’s management has suggested that it would be prepared to compete “very aggressively” with a US authorized generic version of its Vascepa if and when it decides to launch. The comments came as the originator named a new CEO and restructured in the wake of increasing generic competition.

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Amarin says it would compete “aggressively” with any authorized generic • Source: Shutterstock

Amarin has signaled its willingness to compete “very aggressively” with a US authorized generic version of its Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) if and when it decides to launch. The comments from management came as the firm announced a restructuring and a new CEO, in the wake of increasing competitive pressure from generics (see sidebar).

Aaron Berg – who has served as interim president and CEO since April 2023 – has now been replaced by Patrick Holt as president and CEO, with Berg due to remain with Amarin “in a senior leadership role

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