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[rosemountbomber]

Great question Sleven but wasn't there something posted showing generic versions on the waiting list for a reimbursement decision?  I would assume (I know about assume) that would mean approval at some time in the past but nice if we could get verification

[noelan_s09]

This is what ChatGTP says:
Good question. As of now, yes, icosapent ethyl (the active in VASCEPA) is approved in China — but it’s the brand drug, not necessarily a generic.


Here’s what I found:







However:







Conclusion: Yes — icosapent ethyl (as the branded VASCEPA) is approved in China. But there doesn’t appear to be a generic version approved yet.


If you like, I can check the most recent NMPA databases to confirm whether any generics have been approved as of today. Do you want me to do that?
Noel