FENOFIBRATE vs LOPID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. FENOFIBRATE and LOPID 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	LOPID
Rating	66/100	64/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.45 /30	~$3.09 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENOFIBRATE	GEMFIBROZIL
Manufacturer	Mylan	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Capsule, Tablet	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 lopid

Rating

66/100

64/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.45 /30

~$3.09 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FENOFIBRATE

GEMFIBROZIL

Manufacturer

Mylan

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Capsule, Tablet

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

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Treats

Coronary Artery Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipoproteinemias

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Fenofibrate or Lopid?

By our independent rating, Fenofibrate scores higher — 3.3 vs 3.2 out of 5 for Lopid. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Fenofibrate or Lopid?

Lopid 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 and Lopid?

Fenofibrate contains Fenofibrate, while Lopid 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.