Save up to 90% on Propecia with Coupons, Discount Cards & Patient Assistance Programs

Compare drug coupons, Rx discount cards, Canadian pharmacy savings, telehealth visits, and patient assistance programs side by side. Find what you could pay with or without insurance and choose the option that works for you.

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Propecia Prices and Programs Compared

You can lower the cost of your Propecia Rx by using one of the 4 drug savings programs below.

Lowest price today

Rx Advantage Card

Free to use. Works with or without insurance.

$6.96

Propecia 1mg at Sentara To Home Sch

Virginia Oncology Associates$6.96
Walmart Pharmacy 10-3156$7.31

5 more pharmacies nearby

Show the card at the counter and pay the price above. Nothing to sign up for, and it never expires.

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Prices refresh Monthly and are held at the pharmacy for 1 month.Price updated on 08/01/26Prices are generated from the zipcode 23666.

Telehealth Visit

Open to everyone. No insurance needed.

from$73.62

Starting price, shown in full before you book

Speak to a US licensed clinician by video, usually the same day. If they prescribe, we send it to the pharmacy you pick.

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You only pay if the appointment goes ahead. No membership.

Canadian Pharmacy

Anyone can use this. No insurance needed.

Choose your supply

$85.00for 28 tablets

$3.04 each, shipped to your door

Dispensed by our licensed partner pharmacy in Canada and posted direct to you. Valid US prescription required.

Sold in Canada under the brand name Propecia. Same active ingredient and strength as your US prescription.

Typically 10 to 14 days by post. Ref 43503-64.Price updated on 09/10/26

Patient Assistance Program

For uninsured and underinsured people under the income limit.

Medication supplied free by the manufacturer

Answer six questions and we will tell you in under a minute whether you are inside the income limit, then help you file the form.

Check eligibility

Approval usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. Your prescriber signs one section.

Programs not available for Propecia at the moment

Drug Coupon

For people with commercial or employer insurance.

Not available

The drug maker covers part of your copay. Bring the card to the pharmacy with your insurance and pay the reduced amount.

Not available on Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or VA plans. Annual limits apply.

TrumpRx Savings

For cash paying, uninsured and commercially insured people.

Not available

Some drugs are cheaper direct from the maker, and some are cheaper as a US generic. We show you both so you can pick.

Not open to Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE or VA patients. NowPatient is not affiliated with TrumpRx.gov.

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Finasteride

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Key facts about Propecia

What is Propecia?

Propecia is the brand name for finasteride and is available as an oral tablet.

What dosages is Propecia available in?

Propecia is available as a 1 mg oral tablet.

What is Propecia used for?

Propecia is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that is used to treat male pattern baldness due to hormones (androgenetic alopecia) in adults.

How does Propecia work?

Propecia is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. 5-alpha reductase is an enzyme (protein) that changes testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Too much DHT can cause hair loss. By blocking 5-alpha reductase, Propecia lowers the levels of DHT in the hair follicles of the scalp, which helps hair grow.

How do I take Propecia?

Propecia is typically taken as 1 tablet (1 mg) by mouth once per day.

Is it safe for me to take Propecia?

Propecia is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you are pregnant.

Propecia Common Side Effects

Common side effects of Propecia:

Lower sex drive

Erectile dysfunction

Ejaculation problems

Propecia Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with Propecia.

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Propecia

No drug interactions of clinical importance have been identified.

Who makes Propecia?

Merck & Co., Inc.

Is Propecia safe in pregnancy?

Propecia use is contraindicated in women when they are or may potentially be
pregnant.

What is the generic name for Propecia?

Finasteride

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