How Much Does Finasteride Cost?
Generic finasteride costs about $14–35/month through telehealth providers, consultation included. Brand-name Propecia costs several times more for the identical 1mg molecule. Because hair loss treatment is measured in years, the modest monthly differences between providers compound into real money — and the cheapest reliable generic is usually the right call.
Finasteride Prices by Provider
Sorted by lowest starting price — the tracked range runs $14 to $124/mo.
Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.
| Provider | Score | Product | Price/mo | Includes | |
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| Happy Head | 75 | Oral Finasteride | $14–$24 60% off first Rx + free dermaroller | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| LifeMD | 68 | Finasteride (via Rex MD) | $14–$27 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Ro | 77 | Finasteride | $16–$20 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| GoodRx | 74 | Hair Loss Subscription | $16–$20 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Keeps | 70 | Finasteride | $16–$25 | ● Consults○ Labs○ Shipping | Visit |
| Hims & Hers | 78 | Finasteride | $22–$29 | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
| Eden | 64 | Hair Growth (Finasteride) | $124 First month ~$64 (med from $25 + $39 membership) | ● Consults○ Labs● Shipping | Visit |
Why prices differ between platforms
The generic itself is cheap. Differences reflect consultation bundling, shipping cadence, and brand positioning. Some platforms discount the first month heavily — fine, but judge on the ongoing price, since you'll be paying it for years if the treatment works.
Oral vs. topical finasteride cost
Topical finasteride — often compounded together with minoxidil — typically costs $40–80/month, several times the oral generic. The appeal is potentially lower systemic exposure and side-effect risk. It's not FDA-approved as a finished topical product, and evidence, while promising, is thinner than for oral. Pay the premium for the side-effect rationale, not for effectiveness.
Combination bundles
Finasteride + minoxidil bundles ($30–80/month depending on formats) usually beat buying both separately and reflect the evidence: combination therapy outperforms either drug alone in most studies.
How to Pay Less for Finasteride
- ✓Multi-month supplies (90-day shipments) often carry a per-month discount.
- ✓Judge on month-13 pricing, not first-month promos — this is a multi-year medication.
- ✓Oral generic first unless you have a specific reason for topical; the price gap is large and persistent.
- ✓OTC minoxidil is cheap anywhere — you don't need it bundled if the bundle math doesn't work.
Finasteride Cost — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does finasteride cost per year?
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Roughly $170–420/year for the oral generic through telehealth, depending on the provider. Over a decade of continuous use — a realistic horizon for hair-loss treatment — a $10/month price difference amounts to $1,200, which is why we surface per-month pricing so prominently.
Is brand-name Propecia worth it?
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No. Propecia is finasteride 1mg; the generic is the same molecule at the same dose, held to the same FDA bioequivalence standards, at a fraction of the price. Every telehealth platform prescribes the generic.
Does insurance cover finasteride for hair loss?
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Almost never — hair loss treatment is considered cosmetic. (The 5mg dose is covered when prescribed for prostate enlargement, a different indication.) Fortunately cash generic pricing is low enough that coverage barely matters.
Want the full picture — how finasterideworks, side effects, and who it's not for?
Read the Finasteride Guide