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February 10, 2020
                		
                	Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk with Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa)
					
					
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Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk with Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa)
February 10, 2020 (Issue: 1591)
					Icosapent ethyl (Vascepa – Amarin), the ethyl ester
of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), has been approved
by the FDA for use as an adjunct to maximally
tolerated statin therapy to reduce the risk of major
adverse cardiovascular events in adults...more
 
        			
        			
						
					
					
					
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