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Short answer: if your priority is absolute lowest out‑of‑pocket cost, use a discount coupon service (GoodRx or Blink Health) with a low‑cost pharmacy (Walmart or Costco). If you want a full telehealth + automatic refill subscription, Keeps and Lemonaid are usually the cheapest reputable subscription services.
Details and why:
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GoodRx (coupon) + Walmart/Costco pharmacy
- Why: GoodRx/Blink Health coupons frequently drop the cash price of generic finasteride (1 mg) to the single‑digit/low‑teens range for a 30‑day supply. Walmart and Costco pharmacies commonly honor these prices and are legitimate, licensed pharmacies.
- Pros: lowest total cost. Cons: you need a prescription (telehealth consult or existing script); not always a bundled “subscription” but you can set up automatic refills.
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Keeps
- Why: markets itself as a low‑cost finasteride subscription with telehealth visit + automatic monthly/quarterly shipments. Historically one of the cheapest all‑in‑one subscriptions.
- Pros: convenience (online consult + recurring shipments). Cons: may cost more than using coupons + local pharmacy.
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Lemonaid Health
- Why: offers low‑cost telehealth consults and affordable medication pricing with subscription/auto‑refill options. Often priced competitively with Keeps.
- Pros: transparent telehealth model and simple delivery. Cons: availability varies by state.
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Hims / Roman
- Why: well‑known telehealth hair loss services with subscriptions; prices are often a bit higher than Keeps/Lemonaid but they offer bundled products and good support.
- Pros: large networks, easy refills, customer service. Cons: generally not the cheapest.
A few important notes
- Finasteride requires a prescription. Any legitimate service will include a medical questionnaire or telehealth visit.
- Prices change frequently, and state availability/shipping affects cost. Always compare the full cost (per‑month drug price + consultation/shipping).
- Watch for generic 1 mg vs other formulations (some companies sell 5 mg tablets cut to size) — ensure the dose and manufacturer meet your preference.
- Talk to a clinician about risks/side effects (sexual side effects, pregnancy risk for partners) before starting.
If you tell me your ZIP code (or state) I can check current prices and give a side‑by‑side for the cheapest subscription vs coupon + local pharmacy in your area.