Amarin's Vascepa Gets ADA Recommendation For Patients With Diabetes And High Triglycerides
Executive Summary
The company has racked up a lot of wins for its proprietary fish oil derivative based on the REDUCE-IT study, the latest being inclusion in diabetes treatment guidelines. Amarin also has now submitted a supplemental NDA seeking a label update reflecting the outcomes trial results.
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