In the recent Consensus Statement by the
Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) is now included in the treatment guidelines or otherwise recommended for use by 13 medical associations worldwide.2-14 These include
'Cardiovascular disease remains the number one killer worldwide1 and the inclusion of Vascepa in treatment guidelines from leading medical associations across the globe further validates the acceptance of this unique drug to reduce the risk of a MACE in cardiac or diabetic patients,' said
ABOUT VASCEPA (ICOSAPENT ETHYL) CAPSULES
VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) capsules are the first-and-only prescription treatment comprised solely of the active ingredient, icosapent ethyl, a unique form of eicosapentaenoic acid. Vascepa was approved by
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Formed in 2015, HLS is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition and commercialization of late-stage development, commercial stage promoted and established branded pharmaceutical products in the North American markets. HLS's focus is on products targeting the central nervous system and cardiovascular therapeutic areas. HLS's management team is composed of seasoned pharmaceutical executives with a strong track record of success in these therapeutic areas and at managing products in each of these lifecycle stages.
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