Icosapent ethyl

Status:
Grey
Decision Date:
August 2022
 

Comments

GREY: NICE TA805 - Icosapent ethyl with statin therapy for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in people with raised triglycerides (Decision date - December 2022)

Icosapent ethyl is recommended as an option for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in adults. It is recommended if they have a high risk of cardiovascular events and raised fasting triglycerides (1.7 mmol/litre or above) and are taking statins, but only if they have:

  • established cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention), defined as a history of any of the following:
  • acute coronary syndrome (such as myocardial infarction or unstable angina needing hospitalisation)
  • coronary or other arterial revascularisation procedures
  • coronary heart disease
  • ischaemic stroke
  • peripheral arterial disease, and
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‑C) levels above 1.04 mmol/litre and below or equal to 2.60 mmol/litre.

See JAPC FH/ non-FH guidance. 


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