What it's used for
Gemfibrozil is used alongside diet as an adjunctive treatment for adult patients with very high serum triglyceride levels who are at risk for pancreatitis and do not respond adequately to dietary efforts.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The recommended adult dose is 1,200 mg per day, administered in two divided doses taken 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Due to chemical and clinical similarities to clofibrate, adverse findings associated with clofibrate in large clinical studies may also apply to gemfibrozil.
Common side effects
The most frequently reported adverse reactions include gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia and abdominal pain.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other heart, blood pressure & cholesterol medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Gemfibrozil cost without insurance
Cash prices for Gemfibrozil without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Gemfibrozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Gemfibrozil dosage and administration
The recommended dose for adults is 1,200 mg administered in two divided doses 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Gemfibrozil side effects
In the double-blind controlled phase of the primary prevention component of the Helsinki Heart Study, 2,046 patients received gemfibrozil for up to five years.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take gemfibrozil
Hepatic or severe renal dysfunction, including primary biliary cirrhosis. Preexisting gallbladder disease (see WARNINGS ). Hypersensitivity to gemfibrozil. Combination therapy of gemfibrozil with simvastatin (see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ). Combination therapy of gemfibrozil with repaglinide (see PRECAUTIONS ). Combination therapy of gemfibrozil with dasabuvir (see PRECAUTIONS ). Combination therapy of gemfibrozil with selexipag (see PRECAUTIONS ).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is gemfibrozil covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Gemfibrozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get gemfibrozil through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a gemfibrozil prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does gemfibrozil cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for gemfibrozil vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Gemfibrozil is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get gemfibrozil?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of gemfibrozil are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of gemfibrozil?
The recommended dose for adults is 1,200 mg administered in two divided doses 30 minutes before the morning and evening meals (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ). (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of gemfibrozil?
In the double-blind controlled phase of the primary prevention component of the Helsinki Heart Study, 2,046 patients received gemfibrozil for up to five years. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
Gemfibrozil is $0 on the covered list
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