Amarin Announces Additional Vascepa(R) (icosapent Ethyl) Supplier

Amarin's current plan is to launch Vascepa based on product produced by its existing API supplier, Nisshin Pharma. Amarin has agreed to a protocol with FDA for the qualification of additional API suppliers. Amarin's plan is for Slanmhor, along with BASF and Chemport, to complete all necessary qualification steps to facilitate the submission of supplemental New Drug Applications that seek approval for Amarin's new suppliers to manufacture Vascepa for use in 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 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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About DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM's 22,000 employees deliver annual net sales of around €9 billion. The company is listed on NYSE Euronext. More information can be found at  www.dsm.com

About Novasep

Novasep, headquartered in Pompey, France, is a global provider of cost-effective and sustainable solutions to produce active molecules at the required purity. Novasep's unique offering includes process development services; purification equipment and turnkey processes; contract manufacturing services; and complex active molecules to serve pharmaceutical; biopharmaceutical; agrochemical; fine chemical; food and functional ingredients; and bio-industries. Novasep employs 1,200 people and has a global footprint including numerous FDA inspected API manufacturing plants, biopharmaceutical production sites and equipment manufacturing facilities.

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