Brand-name prescription
Propecia
finasteride
Compare your options
| Compare | PropeciaBrand name | Authorized genericWithout the Propecia name | Regular genericfinasteride |
|---|---|---|---|
| What pharmacies pay | $3.78per tablet | Not sold | Lowest$0.04per tablet |
| Same as Propecia? | The original | – | Same active ingredientFillers and dyes can differ |
| Ways to save | No maker card | – | Ask for it by nameAlso sold by online clinics |
| With insurance | Brand co-pay, usually the highest | – | Usually the lowest co-pay |
No authorized generic: There isn’t one.
Coverage: Medicare drug plans don’t cover drugs for hair loss. Many other plans don’t either.
Prices are the average U.S. drugstores pay (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
Finasteride from online clinics
Online clinics can prescribe it after an online visit, if it’s right for you, and mail it to you. Most don’t take insurance.
Prices and fees are from each clinic’s site, checked September 25, 2026. Check there for the full cost. If you already have a prescription, any pharmacy can fill the generic.
What pharmacies pay
The average U.S. drugstores pay for each strength (source: Medicaid, September 23, 2026). What you pay depends on your plan or the pharmacy.
| Strength | Propecia | Regular generic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mg tabletper tablet | $3.78 | $0.04 |
Good to know
- A regular generic has the same active ingredient, strength and form as Propecia, and the FDA requires it to work the same way. Its fillers and dyes can differ, so it may look different.
- There’s no authorized generic of Propecia.
- We didn’t find a savings card from Propecia’s maker.
- Don’t stop or change a medicine without talking to your pharmacist or prescriber.