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Short answer: subscription services that focus on hair-loss meds — Keeps and Hims — are most often the cheapest legitimate finasteride subscriptions, with Roman and Nurx close behind. For the absolute lowest price, compare those subscriptions against discounted local fills using GoodRx or Blink Health (and big-chain pharmacies like Costco/Walmart) — sometimes a discounted 90‑day fill at a local pharmacy is cheaper than any subscription.
Quick comparison and why:
- Keeps — frequently the lowest monthly subscription price for generic finasteride, built as a hair-loss subscription service (easy refills, telehealth evaluation included). Good for lowest ongoing cost.
- Hims — similar model and pricing to Keeps, large network and simple subscription management.
- Roman (Ro) — reputable telehealth provider; pricing is competitive and customer service is strong if you need follow-up.
- Nurx / Lemonaid Health — good if you prefer general telemedicine services that also prescribe finasteride; transparent pricing and good for one-off or recurring orders.
- GoodRx / Blink Health + local pharmacies (Costco, Walmart, independent pharmacies) — not a subscription by default, but often offers the cheapest cash price for a 30- or 90-day generic supply when you use a coupon; combine with automatic refills at your local pharmacy to mimic a “subscription” at the lowest cost.
Things to check so you get the true cheapest option:
- Generic finasteride (1 mg) is the low-cost product — make sure the plan is for a generic.
- Compare total monthly cost = medication price + any telehealth/consult fees + shipping.
- 90‑day fills usually lower the per‑month cost.
- Check whether your insurance covers it (many do not for male-pattern hair loss).
- Beware of overseas pharmacies that send drugs without a prescription — use US-licensed telemedicine or pharmacies.
I can compare current prices for you if you tell me your ZIP code (or whether you want a 30‑ or 90‑day supply and whether you have insurance). Also remember to discuss benefits/risks and suitability with a clinician before starting finasteride.