Drug Markets/Icosapent Ethyl

Icosapent Ethyl

20 NDCs across 12 manufacturers|18 Generic,2 Brand

▸ More about this market

The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jul 26, 2012, and the first generic was approved May 21, 2020. FDA's Orange Book lists 21 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $868 million on Icosapent Ethyl across 2.0 million claims for 478,000 beneficiaries.

Icosapent Ethyl is available as 20 NDCs from 12 manufacturers (18 generic, 2 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.33 to $2.84 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 8.6× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.

Total NDCs

20

18G / 2B

Manufacturers

12

competing in market

Price Spread

$0.33 – $2.84

per EA

7d Activity

5↑12↓3 flat

avg +0.6% WoW · of 20 NDCs

Market Price Trend

Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.

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Drug Portfolio

20 NDCs total, 20 shown

Drug ↕Price 7d Change ↕
VASCEPA 1 GM CAPSULE
$2.8366
per EA
—
VASCEPA 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$1.6611
per EA
—
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 1 GRAM CAPSULE
$0.4408
per EA
-0.13%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$0.3342
per EA
+2.49%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$0.3342
per EA
+2.49%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$0.3342
per EA
+2.49%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$0.3342
per EA
+2.49%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 500 MG CAPSULE
$0.3342
per EA
+2.49%
ICOSAPENT ETHYL 0.5 GM CAPSULE
$0.3316
per EA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Icosapent Ethyl become available as a generic?

FDA approved the first generic Icosapent Ethyl (ANDA) on May 21, 2020. The Orange Book currently lists 21 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.

How much does Medicare spend on Icosapent Ethyl?

In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $868 million on Icosapent Ethyl across 2.0 million claims for 478,000 beneficiaries.

How many Icosapent Ethyl products are on the market?

The Icosapent Ethyl drug market contains 20 NDCs from 12 manufacturers — 18 generic and 2 brand products.

What is the price range for Icosapent Ethyl?

NADAC reference prices for Icosapent Ethyl range from $0.3316 to $2.8366 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 8.6× the cheapest.

Is generic Icosapent Ethyl cheaper than brand?

The average generic NADAC for Icosapent Ethyl is $0.4051 per EA, versus $2.2488 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 5.6× the generic price.

Which manufacturers make Icosapent Ethyl?

12 manufacturers list Icosapent Ethyl in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Amarin Pharma Inc. (2), NorthStar Rx LLC (2), Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (2), Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC (2).

How has the price of Icosapent Ethyl changed recently?

Over the past 7 days, 5 Icosapent Ethyl NDCs rose and 12 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.6%.