Amarin Announces Upcoming Presentations of Two Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) Studies at the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Annual Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Conference and the

BEDMINSTER, NJ and DUBLIN, IRELAND -- (Marketwired) -- 07/31/15 -- Amarin Corporation plc (NASDAQ: AMRN) today announced the presentation of findings from two studies, a retrospective study in which patients were switched from an EPA plus DHA combination product to EPA-only Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl) as well as a sub-analysis of the ANCHOR clinical trial, at two key cardiovascular meetings: the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Annual Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Conference (July 31-August 2, Boca Raton, FL) and the Kern Lipid Conference (August 3-5, Vail, CO), respectively.

The EPA+DHA to EPA-only switch study, titled Retrospective Case Series of Lipid Effects in Patients Switched from EPA+DHA (Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters) to High-Purity EPA (Icosapent Ethyl), investigated the effect of EPA-only omega-3 therapy compared to EPA+DHA therapy on multiple patient lipid parameters. Building on the results of prior retrospective case studies, results of this case series showed a reduction in both triglyceride and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels with EPA-only therapy in most of these high-risk statin-treated patients. The poster will be on display at the ASPC Annual Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Conference from July 31 - August 1, with a poster Q&A session taking place on Saturday, August 1, from 12:45PM - 1:45PM with lead author Dr. James R. Crandell, St. John Medical Center, Lakewood, Ohio.

The ANCHOR sub-analysis, titled Effects of Icosapent Ethyl, a Highly Purified Eicosapentaenoic Acid Ethyl Ester, on the Fatty Acid Profile in Plasma and Red Blood Cells in Statin-Treated Patients with Persistent High Triglycerides (Results from the ANCHOR Study), is an encore presentation (originally presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, 2012). The study examined the effect of EPA on high-risk statin-treated patients with persistently high triglyceride levels, showing that icosapent ethyl increased EPA in plasma and red blood cells in a linear, dose-dependent fashion consistent with its triglyceride-lowering effect. Data will be presented as a poster at the Kern Lipid Conference on Monday evening, August 3 by Dr. Rebecca A. Juliano, Executive Director of Clinical Development at Amarin.

The two presentations add to the growing literature on the effects of EPA treatment on high-risk patients with dyslipidemia. Additional studies are needed to determine if the effects of EPA shown in these studies would have clinically meaningful benefit.

About VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) capsules

VASCEPA® (icosapent ethyl) capsules, known in scientific literature as AMR101, is a highly pure-EPA omega-3 prescription product in a 1 gram capsule.

Indications and Usage

• VASCEPA (icosapent ethyl) is indicated as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe (≥500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia.
• The effect of VASCEPA on the risk for pancreatitis and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity in patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia has not been determined.

Important Safety Information for VASCEPA

• VASCEPA is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reaction) to VASCEPA or any of its components.
• Use with caution in patients with known hypersensitivity to fish and/or shellfish.
• The most common reported adverse reaction (incidence >2% and greater than placebo) was arthralgia (2.3% for Vascepa, 1.0% for placebo). There was no reported adverse reaction >3% and greater than placebo.
• Patients receiving treatment with VASCEPA and other drugs affecting coagulation (e.g., anti-platelet agents) should be monitored periodically.
• In patients with hepatic impairment, monitor ALT and AST levels periodically during therapy.
• Patients should be advised to swallow VASCEPA capsules whole; not to break open, crush, dissolve, or chew VASCEPA.
• Adverse events and product complaints may be reported by calling
  1-855-VASCEPA or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

FULL VASCEPA PRESCRIBING INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.VASCEPA.COM.

Vascepa has been approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with severe (≥ 500 mg/dL) hypertriglyceridemia. Vascepa is under various stages of development for potential use in other indications that have not been approved by the FDA. Nothing in this press release should be construed as promotion the use of Vascepa in any indication that has not been approved by the FDA.

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. Amarin's clinical program includes commitment to an ongoing outcomes study. Vascepa® (icosapent ethyl), Amarin's first FDA approved product, is a highly-pure, EPA-only, omega-3 fatty acid product available by prescription. For more information about Vascepa visit www.vascepa.com. For more information about Amarin visit www.amarincorp.com.

Forward-looking statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about the potential efficacy, safety and therapeutic benefits of EPA, including statements about the potential clinical importance of the findings presented. 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 in vitro research, research and development and clinical trials, including the risk that such study results may not be predictive of future results or replicated in study in man and that studied parameters may not have clinically meaningful effect. A 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.

Availability of other information about Amarin

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