Replies to post #214635 on Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

[Atom0aks]

Atom. thx for the link .

First I need to find out if this is simply my Cardiologists view ...or if its Kaisers view .

My Cardiologist had stated in an earlier email dated 12/12/2018 ...that they may consider VASCEPA but only for secondary prevention ...ie documented MI, stented etc ....but not as per the new NLA statement " for diagnosed ASCVD with TG's over 135 on optimal statin therapy "

I need to find a way to really challenge Kaiser on this .
Anyone with any experience in advocating for patients ?
thx
Kiwi

Does your present condition fall inline with the guidelines for one of the advocacy groups (e.g. NLA, AHA, ADA)? If so, you could try to describe your situation to them and see if they have any resources that could help you.

[dukesking]

Kiwi, I got the exact same reply from a Kaiser cardiologist in San Diego more than 6 months ago when I appealed to get Vascepa. I believe it is kaisers generic view and the message they are taught to use when Vascepa is requested. I will try to pull up the response on KP.org and confirm.