Clofibride is a fibrate.

Clofibride is a derivative of clofibrate.

In the body it is converted into 4-chlorophenoxyisobutyric acid (clofibric acid),[1] which is the true hypolipidemic agent.

[2] So clofibride, just like clofibrate is a prodrug of clofibric acid.

This drug article relating to the cardiovascular system is a stub.