Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

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A: Money! Vascepa is worth much more as an FDA approved medication
for CVD. Another reason is because doctors want to do everything
within their power to keep their patients healthy. Having Vascepa
in their arsenal of drugs will mean they can determine if their
patient meets the parameters for the drugs effectiveness and then
prescribe it to them. Afterwards, they can monitor their patients
progress over time with the drug. Generally speaking, if a doctor
tells their patient they should take a particular drug because it
may save their life or reduce their odds of getting a heart attack or
stroke, they will do it. Whereas, taking a DS is voluntary, and
in the patients mind probably not as important as being prescribed
a drug. If Vascepa were an OTC DS, it would be one of thousands...
being an effective Omega-3 CVD medication makes it one of one.