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Right now trying to understand the difference between drugs Lovaza and and Vacepa (not enouncing R-I trial indication).
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Under here how the two Drugs is descreibed at BLINK HEALTH:

About Vascepa

Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3 fatty acid, a fat found in fish oil. It is used along with a proper diet to help lower fats (triglycerides) in the blood. This medication is thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglycerides made by the body. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet), other lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, losing weight if overweight, and stopping smoking. Consult your doctor for more details.

Icosapent ethyl is also used along with certain medications ("statins" such as atorvastatin, simvastatin) to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and certain types of chest pain that require treatment in a hospital.

About Lovaza (Generic)

Omega-3 acid ethyl esters, a type of fat found in fish oil, is used along with diet and exercise to help lower levels of a certain blood fat (triglyceride). It may also raise "good" cholesterol (HDL). In general, this drug is used after your blood fat levels have not been fully controlled by non-drug treatments (such as diet changes, exercise, decreasing alcohol intake, weight loss if overweight, controlling blood sugar if diabetic, and regulating your thyroid hormone levels).

Lowering triglycerides and increasing "good" cholesterol may help decrease the risk for strokes and heart attacks. Omega-3 acid ethyl esters are thought to work by decreasing the amount of triglyceride the body makes.

Looking at those decriptions - Lovaza has also clear text on 'possible' CDV benefits. And as I have seen stated here - many Doctors sees Lovaza as much the same as Vascepa - and indirectly use the R-I as proof for the CDV benefits even not on the label. How do you fight something like that ?

Price for generic Lovaza - lowest $45 (120 1 g capsule)

Price for Vascepa - $351 (120 1g capsule)
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Not being an expert on Vacepa's historie and trials - you can understand why Lovaza is still big in the market - with new generic approved even here in 2020.