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Short answer: there isn’t one guaranteed “cheapest” service every month — prices move and depend on whether you pick a 30‑ or 90‑day supply, generic vs. brand, and whether you use coupons. That said, the lowest legitimate options are usually services that sell generic finasteride or let you use a prescription at a low‑cost pharmacy. Good places to check (ranked by typical cost-effectiveness):
- Keeps — telehealth + subscription. Widely used, sells generic finasteride with automatic refills and frequent promotions. Often among the lowest subscription prices.
- Hims — similar model to Keeps with telehealth and monthly shipment; competitive pricing and frequent discounts.
- Roman — telehealth + subscription; prices comparable to Hims/Keeps and worth checking for promos.
- Lemonaid Health — straightforward telehealth visits and typically low drug prices; good if you prefer a simple single visit + shipment.
- Nurx — telehealth and mail delivery; competitive pricing and easy refill management.
- Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drug Company (CostPlusDrugs) — not a subscription in the same way, but one of the lowest per‑pill prices for generic finasteride if you already have a prescription; you can set up automatic refills through your pharmacy.
- Local/large retail pharmacies (Costco, Walmart, Amazon Pharmacy) using GoodRx or SingleCare coupons — often the cheapest cash price if you get a prescription and shop around (Costco can be especially cheap if you’re a member).
How to find the absolute cheapest option for you
- Decide dosage (most people use generic finasteride 1 mg).
- Get a valid prescription via telehealth (Keeps, Hims, Roman, Lemonaid, Nurx) or from your regular provider.
- Price a 90‑day supply at a few places: the telehealth service’s subscription price, CostPlusDrugs, Costco, Walmart, Amazon Pharmacy — and check GoodRx/SingleCare coupons. 90‑day fills usually lower the monthly cost.
- Factor in any telehealth fee, shipping, and automatic refill convenience.
Safety note: finasteride requires a prescription and can have side effects. Talk to a licensed clinician (telehealth through the above services is fine) to confirm it’s appropriate for you.
If you want, tell me: (a) whether you prefer a managed subscription (service handles telehealth + shipping) or you’d rather get a prescription and shop pharmacies yourself, and (b) your country/zip code — I can compare a few current prices for you.