Patent No. EP4338805 (titled "Methods Of Reducing The Risk Of A Cardiovascular Event In A Subject On Statin Therapy") was filed by Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland on Jun 28, 2013. The application was issued on Jun 4, 2025.
A pharmaceutical composition for reducing cardiovascular risk in statin-treated patients with elevated triglycerides, comprising 4g/day of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester, wherein the composition contains at least 96% EPA by weight. The composition is administered orally in a capsule form and is stable for at least 12 months at room temperature. The composition is effective in preventing major cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization, in patients with established cardiovascular disease or at high risk for cardiovascular disease.

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