GEMFIBROZIL vs TRICOR (MICRONIZED)

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. GEMFIBROZIL and TRICOR (MICRONIZED) 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	GEMFIBROZIL	TRICOR (MICRONIZED)
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.09 /30	~$3.45 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	GEMFIBROZIL	FENOFIBRATE
Manufacturer	Cadila Pharms Ltd	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Tablet	Capsule
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

gemfibrozil tricor (micronized)

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.09 /30

~$3.45 /30

Type

Active ingredient

GEMFIBROZIL

FENOFIBRATE

Manufacturer

Cadila Pharms Ltd

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Tablet

Capsule

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, Gemfibrozil or Tricor (Micronized)?

By our independent rating, Tricor (Micronized) scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Gemfibrozil. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Gemfibrozil or Tricor (Micronized)?

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 Gemfibrozil and Tricor (Micronized)?

Gemfibrozil contains Gemfibrozil, while Tricor (Micronized) contains Fenofibrate — 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.