Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

[Pharmacydude]

HDG
First of all thanks for the thorough DD.

As for your question of how do you know the reason V was prescribed, it’s easy when the doc includes the indication in the directions which is a practice that is not mandatory but is strongly recommended by most medical associations.
Doc writes: V 2gm twice daily for CVD. Dispense 120, repeat x12.
Docs are SUPPOSED to write the indication all the time because it allows the pharmacist to do drug/disease interactions as well as drug/drug.


Drug-Disease Interactions
Sometimes, drugs that are helpful in one disease are harmful in another disorder. For example, some beta-blockers taken for heart disease or high blood pressure can worsen asthma and make it hard for people with diabetes to tell when their blood sugar is too low.

Reminding docs to include the indication to ensure their Pt gets High quality V and supports innovation would be an easy ask.

Everything gets transmitted to the insurance company including the indication IF IT IS WRITTEN ON THE RX.
The insurance companies could not deny they knew it was for R-it indication. Problem becomes that it is ultimately the Pt’s choice which brand (generic or brand) they want.

Thanks again for all your hard work!