Replies to post #304681 on Amarin Corp Plc (AMRN)

[Lemmiwinks]

Identical.

[hamkypamky]

They do not need to be 100% identical.

The ACTIVE INGREDIENT (in this case EPA) needs to be 100% identical or at least identical in a similar quantity.

Non-active ingredients do not need to be identical.

Its an open question if the QUALITY of EPA (or even the ratio of EPA/DHA) needs to be identical in Vascepa's case.

[tm100]

I wondered the same thing when I read the 80% statement on this site. I also wonder if the cheaper generic has a fishy aftertaste.

[Gbert]

Generics info:


https://www.pharmacytimes.com/contributor/timothy-o-shea/2016/06/debunking-a-common-pharmacy-myth-the-80-125-bioequivalence-rule


https://www.fda.gov/drugs/questions-answers/generic-drugs-questions-answers