Frequency and mean duration of specific fibrate use during follow-up period
| Fibrate | Number* | Mean treatment duration (years) |
|---|---|---|
| Bezafibrate | 1739 | 2.1 |
| Fenofibrate | 1413 | 2.8 |
| Ciprofibrate | 187 | 2.3 |
| Gemfibrozil | 67 | 2.0 |
| Clofibrate | 1 | 0.1 |
| Any fibrate | 3176 | 2.6 |
*Patients may have received more than one type of fibrate during follow-up.