Amarin Stock Surges on Vazkepa's Extented Patent Exclusivity in European Union
A victory for Vazkepa
Amarin announced that morning, with great satisfaction, that its cardiovascular drug Vazkepa (Vascepa in the U.S. market) has extended its patent exclusivity in the European Union by eight years.
Patent exclusivity and market advantage
The extension allows Amarin more control over pricing and market competition, essential for the success of Vazkepa/Vascepa.
Having said that, Amarin faces regulatory challenges and high dependence on Vazkepa's success.
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