TRICOR (MICRONIZED) vs TRILIPIX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. TRICOR (MICRONIZED) and TRILIPIX 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	TRICOR (MICRONIZED)	TRILIPIX
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.45 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENOFIBRATE	CHOLINE FENOFIBRATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Capsule	Capsule, delayed release
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	—

tricor (micronized)trilipix

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.45 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

FENOFIBRATE

CHOLINE FENOFIBRATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Capsule

Capsule, delayed release

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, Tricor (Micronized) or Trilipix?

Tricor (Micronized) and Trilipix are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Tricor (Micronized) and Trilipix?

Tricor (Micronized) contains Fenofibrate, while Trilipix contains Choline 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.