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Short answer: the absolute cheapest legit route is usually buying generic finasteride through a local or mail-order pharmacy using a coupon service (GoodRx or SingleCare) and setting up automatic refills. If you want a purpose-built subscription/telehealth service, Keeps and Hims tend to be the lowest-cost options.
Why and what to check
- Local or mail pharmacies + GoodRx/SingleCare: These coupon services often drop the cash price for generic finasteride (1 mg) lower than subscription telehealth plans. You can then enroll in the pharmacy’s automatic refill program for a subscription-like experience. This is usually the cheapest overall.
- Keeps: Focused on hair loss, straightforward telehealth intake, and competitive pricing on generic finasteride with monthly auto-refill. Frequently among the lowest-cost branded subscriptions.
- Hims: Large telehealth provider, easy signup, generic finasteride available on subscription with periodic discounts — another low-cost option.
- Roman (Ro) and Lemonaid Health: Also reputable telehealth vendors with subscription options; prices can be slightly higher than Keeps/Hims depending on promos but worth comparing.
- Costco Pharmacy (if you’re a member): Often has low cash prices for generics and supports automatic refills/subscriptions.
Safety and practical notes
- Finasteride requires a prescription and medical screening (prostate/BPH history, drug interactions, pregnancy risk for partners handling crushed tablets). Use only regulated US pharmacies or well-known telehealth providers.
- Prices vary by dose (1 mg vs compounding), supply length (30 vs 90 days), location, and current promotions — always compare before buying.
- If you want, tell me your ZIP code (or whether you prefer a telehealth service vs local pharmacy) and I can show how to compare current pricing options and steps to get the cheapest legit subscription.