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Short answer: for most men the cheapest legitimate subscription services are Keeps or Hims — but the absolute lowest price often comes from using a coupon/discount (GoodRx, Blink Health) and having a local/mail-order pharmacy fill a generic 1 mg prescription.
Why:
- Keeps and Hims are telehealth firms that prescribe FDA‑approved generic finasteride and offer simple monthly subscriptions; they’re widely used, HIPAA‑compliant, and built for hair loss treatment.
- Roman and Lemonaid Health are also legitimate telehealth options with subscriptions, but tend to be a bit more expensive or have different fee structures.
- GoodRx, Blink Health, Amazon Pharmacy, Costco Pharmacy, Walmart and big-chain pharmacies often sell generic finasteride much cheaper (especially as a 90‑day supply) when you use a coupon — that can beat subscription services because you avoid recurring telehealth fees.
How to get the cheapest legitimate option:
- Decide whether you want a telehealth subscription (convenience + ongoing refills) or a one‑time prescription you fill at a pharmacy.
- If subscription: compare Keeps, Hims, Roman, and Lemonaid for total monthly cost (include consult fee, shipping, and refill price).
- If pharmacy fill: ask a licensed prescriber for a generic finasteride 1 mg prescription, then compare prices using GoodRx or Blink Health for 30‑ or 90‑day fills at Walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon Pharmacy, etc.
- Try 90‑day fills where possible (lower per‑pill cost).
- Factor in insurance (if applicable) and any initial consult fees.
Safety/legal notes:
- Only take finasteride under a prescriber’s supervision (it has side effects and is contraindicated in pregnancy exposure).
- Use services that employ licensed U.S. clinicians and ship FDA‑approved generics.
If you want, tell me your country (or if you’re in the U.S.) and whether you prefer a telehealth subscription or the lowest per‑pill price — I can check current offerings and give a tailored recommendation.