Asset profile
Icosapent Ethyl · Vascepa
Small molecule
Evidence outlook
Approved: Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertriglyceridemia
Regulatory approval supersedes design-level evidence grading; the trials behind approval are preserved below as the drug's evidence history.
track record: Reliable signal
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Featured trials
The studies most instrumental to this drug's clinical progression, individually graded on design and result. Pick an indication; Research unlocks the trials, endpoints, key results and grades.
Competitive landscape
61 competitors in this universe: 0 direct rivals (same mechanism and indication), 1 same-class, 60 same-indication.
| Drug | Stage | Modality | Mechanism | Evidence signal | Reported efficacygraded featured trials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icosapent Ethyl (Vascepa): this drug | Approved | Small molecule | Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA) | ||
| Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters 90 (Lotriga) | Phase 3 | Small molecule | Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA) | ||
| Alirocumab (Praluent) | Approved | Monoclonal antibody | PCSK9 | ||
| Bempedoic Acid (Nexletol) | Approved | Small molecule | Adenosine Triphosphate-Citrate Lyase Inhibitor, ATP citrate lyase | ||
| Bempedoic Acid / Ezetimibe | Approved | Small molecule | ATP citrate lyase (ACLY, bempedoic acid) and NPC1L1 (ezetimibe) | ||
| Cangrelor (Kengreal) | Approved | Small molecule | P2Y12 receptor | ||
| Colchicine (cardiovascular) (Lodoco) | Approved | Small molecule | Microtubule/inflammasome (tubulin) | ||
| Dapagliflozin (Farxiga / Forxiga) | Approved | Small molecule | SGLT2 | ||
| Dulaglutide (Trulicity) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Evolocumab (Repatha) | Approved | Monoclonal antibody | PCSK9 | ||
| Inclisiran (Leqvio) | Approved | RNA / oligonucleotide | PCSK9 | ||
| Liraglutide (Saxenda / Victoza) | Approved | Peptide | GLP-1 receptor | ||
| Lomitapide (Juxtapid) | Approved | Small molecule | MTP | ||
| Nexlizet | Approved | — | — | ||
| Olezarsen (Tryngolza) | Approved | RNA / oligonucleotide | APOC3 | ||
| Orforglipron (Foundayo) | Approved | Small molecule | GLP-1 receptor |
…and 46 more. Research shows the complete landscape.
Unlock the full comparison
Research adds each competitor's evidence grade and sourced trial results, aligned per race, so you can see who actually has the data.
Upcoming events
(3 total)
Estimated primary-completion dates from ClinicalTrials.gov. These are registry estimates, never confirmed readout dates; they can move as trials progress.
2026 (1)
December 2026 (1)
What to watch
2028 (1)
December 2028 (1)
What to watch
2030 (1)
June 2030 (1)
What to watch
All registered studies
Every ClinicalTrials.gov study of this drug's own program, grouped by indication and phase. Research unlocks the studies themselves: titles, statuses, dates and featured-trial cross-links.