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Is icosapent ethyl the same as a fish-oil supplement?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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No. It is a prescription, highly purified EPA derivative with a specific licensed cardiovascular indication; supplements should not be treated as interchangeable.

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