FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED) vs TRICOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	FENOFIBRATE (MICRONIZED)	TRICOR
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$3.45 /30	~$3.45 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	FENOFIBRATE	FENOFIBRATE
Manufacturer	Ingenus Pharms LLC	Abbvie
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	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)tricor

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$3.45 /30

Type

Active ingredient

FENOFIBRATE

Manufacturer

Ingenus Pharms LLC

Abbvie

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 Tricor?

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

Which is cheaper, Fenofibrate (Micronized) or Tricor?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $3.45 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 Fenofibrate (Micronized) and Tricor?

Both Fenofibrate (Micronized) and Tricor 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.