FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED) vs GEMFIBROZIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED) and GEMFIBROZIL are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED)	GEMFIBROZIL
Rating	70/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.45 /30	~$3.09 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENOFIBRATE	GEMFIBROZIL
Manufacturer	Ingenus Pharms LLC	Cadila Pharms Ltd
Dosage forms	Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor Alpha Agonist	Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor Alpha Agonist
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 20 hours — but that is the half-life of fenofibric acid, the active form, not of fenofibrate itself	—
Treats	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias	Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

fenofibrate (micronized)gemfibrozil

Rating

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.45 /30

~$3.09 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FENOFIBRATE

GEMFIBROZIL

Manufacturer

Ingenus Pharms LLC

Cadila Pharms Ltd

Dosage forms

Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Peroxisome Proliferator Receptor Alpha Agonist

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 20 hours — but that is the half-life of fenofibric acid, the active form, not of fenofibrate itself

—

Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Fenofibrate (Micronized) or Gemfibrozil?

Fenofibrate (Micronized) and Gemfibrozil are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.

Which is cheaper, Fenofibrate (Micronized) or Gemfibrozil?

Gemfibrozil costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $3.09 vs $3.45 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Fenofibrate (Micronized) and Gemfibrozil?

Fenofibrate (Micronized) contains Fenofibrate, while Gemfibrozil contains Gemfibrozil — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.