DUBLIN, Ireland and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ:AMRN) today announced new supported and/or funded subgroup data from the landmark REDUCE-IT^® cardiovascular outcomes trial with VASCEPA^®/VAZKEPA^® (icosapent ethyl), as well as abstracts showcasing the mechanistic activity of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) that will be presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in London, United Kingdom, August 30 – September 2, 2024.

The accepted abstracts include a REDUCE-IT subgroup analysis to assess if baseline small dense low density lipoprotein cholesterol (sdLDL-C) modifies the effect of icosapent ethyl (IPE) on cardiovascular events. A second abstract examines the association of triglycerides with cardiovascular events in patients with initial or recurrent acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A third abstract estimates the number of ACS patients eligible for IPE in Spanish hospitals, and finally, a fourth abstract measures the effects of EPA on oxidation of Lp(a) under experimental conditions of high glucose.

These data will be presented by a variety of international academic collaborators based on research or analyses supported by Amarin.

Featured Amarin-supported abstracts to be presented at ESC Congress 2024 include:

Oral Presentation

Icosapent Ethyl by Baseline Small Dense Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: An Analysis of REDUCE-IT

Rahul Aggarwal, MD, Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, P. Gabriel Steg, MD, Michael Miller, MD et al.

• Session Date & Time: August 30^th from 13:45 to 15:00
• Location: Warsaw (Room)

Moderated Poster Presentations

Effect Of Triglycerides on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with A First Vs. Recurrent Acute Coronary Syndrome 

Alberto Cordero, Rosa Fernandez Olmo, Leticia A. Fernández-Friera, Sergio Manzano, et al.

• Session Date & Time: September 2^nd from 12:00 to 12:50
• Location: Station 4

Estimate And Prognosis of Patients Who Are Candidates for Treatment with Eicosapentaenoic Acid After an Acute Coronary Syndrome 

Alberto Cordero, Rosa Fernandez Olmo, Leticia A. Fernández-Friera, Sergio Manzano, et al.

• Session Date & Time: September 2^nd from 12:00 to 12:50
• Location: Station 4

High Glucose Enhanced Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] Oxidation in a Manner Inhibited by Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) In Vitro

Samuel C.R. Sherratt, PhD, Peter Libby, MD, Richard L. Dunbar, MD, Deepak L Bhatt, MD, MPH, R. Preston Mason, PhD

• Session Date & Time: September 2^nd from 15:00 to 15:50
• Location: Station 9

“At Amarin, we are committed to continuing to invest in research that helps clinicians further reduce additional residual cardiovascular risk for their patients beyond the management of LDL-C and other lipids and understand the added value of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA in reducing this residual cardiovascular risk for patients; we are also focused on and supporting research activities to understand the mechanism of action for IPE/EPA in this process,” said Nabil Abadir, MB. CH.B., SVP, Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Medical Affairs, Amarin. “These data at ESC help to achieve that, as well as enhance clinical understanding around the prevalence of residual cardiovascular risk associated with elevated triglyceride levels and around the mechanism of action of IPE/EPA, as well as providing additional validation of the clinical utility and value of VASCEPA/VAZKEPA for patients most at-risk of a cardiovascular event.”

About Amarin  

Amarin is an innovative pharmaceutical company leading a new paradigm in cardiovascular disease management. We are committed to increasing the scientific understanding of the cardiovascular risk that persists beyond traditional therapies and advancing the treatment of that risk for patients worldwide. Amarin has offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey in the United States, Dublin in Ireland, Zug in Switzerland, and other countries in Europe as well as commercial partners and suppliers around the world.   

About REDUCE-IT^®

REDUCE-IT was a global cardiovascular outcomes study designed to evaluate the effect of VASCEPA in adult patients with LDL-C controlled to between 41-100 mg/dL (median baseline 75 mg/dL) by statin therapy and various cardiovascular risk factors including persistent elevated triglycerides between 135-499 mg/dL (median baseline 216 mg/dL) and either established cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention cohort) or diabetes mellitus and at least one other cardiovascular risk factor (primary prevention cohort). REDUCE-IT, conducted over seven years and completed in 2018, followed 8,179 patients at over 400 clinical sites in 11 countries with the largest number of sites located within the United States. REDUCE-IT was conducted based on a special protocol assessment agreement with FDA. The design of the REDUCE-IT study was published in March 2017 in Clinical Cardiology.^{[1] [2]} These and other publications can be found in the Science section on the company’s website at www.amarincorp.com.

About VASCEPA^® (icosapent ethyl) Capsules

VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) capsules are the first prescription treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) comprised solely of the active ingredient, icosapent ethyl (IPE), a unique form of eicosapentaenoic acid. VASCEPA was launched in the United States in January 2020 as the first drug approved by the U.S. FDA for treatment of the studied high-risk patients with persistent cardiovascular risk despite being on statin therapy. VASCEPA was initially launched in the United States in 2013 based on the drug’s initial FDA approved indication for use as an adjunct therapy to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Since launch, VASCEPA has been prescribed more than ten million times. VASCEPA is covered by most major medical insurance plans. In addition to the United States, VASCEPA is approved and sold in Canada, Germany, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates. In Europe, in March 2021 marketing authorization was granted to icosapent ethyl in the European Union for the reduction of risk of cardiovascular events in patients at high cardiovascular risk, under the brand name VAZKEPA.

Indications and Limitation of Use (in the United States)

VASCEPA is indicated:

• As an adjunct to maximally tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary revascularization and unstable angina requiring hospitalization in adult patients with elevated triglyceride (TG) levels (≥ 150 mg/dL) and
  • established cardiovascular disease or
  • diabetes mellitus and two or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
• As an adjunct to diet to reduce TG levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.

The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.

Important Safety Information

• VASCEPA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to VASCEPA or any of its components.
• VASCEPA was associated with an increased risk (3% vs 2%) of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter requiring hospitalization in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The incidence of atrial fibrillation was greater in patients with a previous history of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter.
• It is not known whether patients with allergies to fish and/or shellfish are at an increased risk of an allergic reaction to VASCEPA. Patients with such allergies should discontinue VASCEPA if any reactions occur.
• VASCEPA was associated with an increased risk (12% vs 10%) of bleeding in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The incidence of bleeding was greater in patients receiving concomitant antithrombotic medications, such as aspirin, clopidogrel or warfarin.
• Common adverse reactions in the cardiovascular outcomes trial (incidence ≥3% and ≥1% more frequent than placebo): musculoskeletal pain (4% vs 3%), peripheral edema (7% vs 5%), constipation (5% vs 4%), gout (4% vs 3%), and atrial fibrillation (5% vs 4%).
• Common adverse reactions in the hypertriglyceridemia trials (incidence >1% more frequent than placebo): arthralgia (2% vs 1%) and oropharyngeal pain (1% vs 0.3%).
• Adverse events may be reported by calling 1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Patients receiving VASCEPA and concomitant anticoagulants and/or anti-platelet agents should be monitored for bleeding.

FULL U.S. FDA-APPROVED VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including beliefs about the potential for VASCEPA (marketed as VAZKEPA in Europe); beliefs about icosapent ethyl (IPE)’s role concerning appropriate patients suffering from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and potential population health impact, as well as general beliefs about the safety and effectiveness of VASCEPA. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Amarin’s annual report on Form 10-K for the full year ended 2023. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Amarin undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. Amarin’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of significant transactions the company may enter into, such as mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures or any material agreements that Amarin may enter into, amend or terminate.

Availability of Other Information About Amarin

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Amarin Contact Information

Investor & Media Inquiries:
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¹ Bhatt DL, Steg PG, Brinton E, et al., on behalf of the REDUCE-IT Investigators. Rationale and Design of REDUCE‐IT: Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl–Intervention Trial. Clin Cardiol. 2017;40:138-148.

² Bhatt DL, Steg PG, Miller M, et al., on behalf of the REDUCE-IT Investigators. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction with Icosapent Ethyl for Hypertriglyceridemia. N Engl J Med. 2019;380:11-22.