BEDMINSTER, N.J. and DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amarin Corporation plc (Nasdaq:AMRN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health, announced today the submission of a Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval for Chemport, Inc. as an additional Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supplier.
"A key goal of Amarin is to expand our global supply chain to support expected Vascepa demand, diversify our supply base and ensure cost-efficient supply," stated Joseph Zakrzewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amarin. "The sNDA submission for Chemport is an important step toward achieving this goal."
This submission contributes to the planned expansion of the Vascepa manufacturing supply chain and is additional progress toward Amarin's goal to protect the commercial potential of Vascepa to beyond 2030 through a combination of patent protection, regulatory exclusivity, trade secrets and by taking advantage of manufacturing barriers to entry. Along with this expansion in supply, Amarin's significant progress includes expansion of patent protection for Vascepa in the United States with 11 Amarin patents either issued or allowed and over 30 additional patent applications being prosecuted. Amarin is also pursuing patent applications related to Vascepa in multiple jurisdictions outside the United States.
About Amarin
Amarin Corporation plc is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the commercialization and development of therapeutics to improve cardiovascular health. Amarin's product development program leverages its extensive experience in lipid science and the potential therapeutic benefits of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl), Amarin's first FDA approved product, is a patented, ultra pure omega-3 fatty acid product comprising not less than 96% EPA. For more information about Vascepa visit www.vascepa.com. For more information about Amarin visit www.amarincorp.com.
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Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the manufacturing capacity and qualification of Vascepa suppliers and the timing and likelihood of regulatory approvals, the timing of commercial launch of Vascepa and Amarin's plan to protect the commercial potential of Vascepa. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include uncertainties associated generally with research and development, clinical trials and related regulatory submissions and approvals. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks associated with an investment in Amarin can be found in Amarin's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Amarin undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.