The drug is currently approved for a relatively narrow group of patients with extremely high levels of triglycerides.
FDA-written drug labels guide physician prescribing and often determine which uses are paid for by insurers.
Patients in the trial had high triglycerides and other risk factors for heart problems, such as diabetes.failed to show a positive impact on heart health. Millions of Americans take over-the-counter fish oil supplements for their presumed health benefits. These oils, also called If approved, Vascepa would be the first fat-lowering drug endorsed by the FDA to reduce heart problems.
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