LIPIDIL vs LIPOFEN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	LIPIDIL	LIPOFEN
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.42 /30	~$3.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENOFIBRATE	FENOFIBRATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Cipher Pharms Inc
Dosage forms	Capsule	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	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

lipidil lipofen

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FENOFIBRATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Cipher Pharms Inc

Dosage forms

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, Lipidil or Lipofen?

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

Which is cheaper, Lipidil or Lipofen?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $3.42 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Lipidil and Lipofen?

Both Lipidil and Lipofen share the active ingredient Fenofibrate.

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.