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Short answer: there’s no single universal “cheapest” — prices fluctuate — but the lowest-cost legit options are usually (in this order):
- Keeps — known for low-priced generic finasteride subscriptions and a streamlined telehealth visit; often among the cheapest total monthly costs once you include the consult and shipping.
- Hims — similar model to Keeps, frequently competitive on price and reliable telehealth/pharmacy fulfillment.
- Lemonaid Health (or Nurx in some markets) — smaller telehealth clinics that sometimes undercut the big brands because they focus on low-cost generics and simple pricing.
- Mail-order or big-box pharmacy 90-day refill (CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Walmart) with auto‑refill or GoodRx coupons — often the absolute cheapest per pill if you can get a 90-day supply or use coupons; many people buy generic 5 mg and split tablets to lower cost per month.
- Honeybee Health / other licensed U.S. online pharmacies — not a branded “telehealth subscription,” but they often have very low unit prices and offer auto‑refill.
Why these: the big telehealth brands bundle a required provider visit and a pharmacy service into one recurring payment, and Keeps in particular has historically been pitched as the lowest-cost subscription. However, traditional pharmacies + GoodRx or using 90-day mail-order prescriptions frequently beat subscription-site prices on raw pill cost.
Important things to check before choosing
- Make sure the service is a licensed telehealth provider and dispenses from a licensed pharmacy (avoid unregulated overseas sellers).
- Compare total monthly cost (consult fee, shipping, and the price of the meds). Some subscriptions waive consult fees for refills; others don’t.
- Consider ordering generic finasteride (1 mg or 5 mg to split) — it’s far cheaper than brand names.
- Insurance: some plans will cover finasteride (especially if prescribed for BPH), which can change the cheapest option.
- Safety: finasteride is prescription-only and has potential side effects — discuss with the clinician during the telehealth visit.
If you want, tell me your country (or U.S. state) and whether you want a telehealth subscription included or just the cheapest pharmacy refill, and I can walk you through a targeted comparison or show recent price checks and coupon strategies.