Described are solid pharmaceutical compositions for oral administration comprising choline fenofibrate and an amount of an acid sufficient to substantially reduce a rate of dissolution of choline fenofibrate in an aqueous environment at pH 4.5 to less than about 50% in 2 hours. Processes for making the solid pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising: (a) mixing choline fenofibrate with an amount of an acid sufficient to substantially reduce a rate of dissolution of choline fenofibrate in an aqueous environment at pH 4.5 to less than about 50% in 2 hours and (b) preparing a dosage form suitable for oral administration are also provided.
