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Short answer: the absolute cheapest route is usually NOT a branded telehealth subscription but buying generic finasteride 1 mg through a reputable pharmacy using a coupon service (GoodRx or Blink Health) or a bulk/warehouse pharmacy (Costco, Walmart). Among subscription telehealth brands, Keeps is typically the lowest-cost option; Hims, Roman and Lemonaid are next-most-affordable.
Why and how to find the cheapest option
- Coupons + retail pharmacies: GoodRx and Blink Health frequently bring the out‑of‑pocket price for generic finasteride 1 mg down to the single‑digit to low‑teens per month (when purchased as a 90‑day supply). That often beats telehealth “subscription” plans because you pay only the drug cost (no recurring “service” markup).
- Warehouse/mail-order pharmacies: Costco Pharmacy, Walmart, and some mail‑order services (Amazon Pharmacy/PillPack) can be very cheap for a 90‑day supply of generic finasteride.
- Telehealth subscriptions: Keeps, Hims, Roman and Lemonaid bundle online consults, monitoring, and automated refills. Keeps is usually the least expensive of those bundles, but after adding consult fees or shipping the monthly equivalent can be higher than buying generic at a local pharmacy with a coupon.
Specific names to check
- GoodRx — coupon comparison tool and often the cheapest in‑store price for generics.
- Blink Health — coupon/pricing service that often offers low prices for 30–90 day supplies.
- Costco Pharmacy — low per‑pill prices if you have access (membership required for best pricing).
- Walmart Pharmacy and CVS — large chains with low cash prices; use GoodRx/Blink coupons.
- Keeps — budget telehealth subscription focused on hair loss; convenient if you prefer a bundled service.
- Hims — widely used telehealth option with hair loss care and subscription delivery.
- Roman — similar to Hims; competitive pricing depending on promotions.
- Lemonaid Health — lower‑cost telemedicine option in some states, check availability/prices.
A few practical tips
- Compare the total monthly cost including consult fees, shipping, and whether the price is for 30 vs 90 days.
- Compare prices for generic finasteride 1 mg (Propecia brand is much more expensive).
- Use GoodRx or Blink Health to compare and print/use coupons at pharmacies.
- Make sure any service is legitimate: requires a licensed prescriber, ships from a U.S. pharmacy (if you’re in the U.S.), and has clear contact/clinical information.
- Don’t buy finasteride from unknown overseas sellers or marketplaces — safety and authenticity can’t be guaranteed.
If you tell me your country (or state if U.S.) and whether you prefer an in‑person pharmacy pickup or a telehealth subscription, I can compare a few current price estimates and give a specific cheapest option for you.