Finasteride Coupons & Prices

Finasteride FAQs

How much does Finasteride cost without insurance?

Without an insurance plan, the cost of brand-name Finasteride is about $252.80 for 90, 1mg tablets, or more. Luckily, you can save on prescription costs by using a free SingleCare Finasteride coupon. When you use SingleCare, you can pay a reduced cash price of $12.57 to fill your Finasteride prescription of 90, 1mg tablets.

How much does Finasteride cost with insurance?

Contact your insurance provider for more information on your copay for Finasteride. Your insured cost will vary based on the type of plan you're covered by. If your insurance does not cover this drug or if your out-of-pocket expenses are still too high with insurance coverage, you can utilize SingleCare's savings card and pay just $12.57 for 90, 1mg tablets. Just present your card at any participating pharmacy to activate your discount price for Finasteride.

Does Medicare cover Finasteride and how much does it cost?

Typically, your Medicare health insurance plan will cover Finasteride for BPH but not hair loss. The lowest price you'll pay with the SingleCare discount program for this drug is just about $12.57 for 90, 1mg tablets. Ask your pharmacist to run your free prescription drug coupon to compare prices and start saving today.

What is the brand name of Finasteride?

Finasteride is a generic drug that is manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Pharmaceutical Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, among others. Finasteride is available in several brand names, including Propecia and Proscar. Proscar contains 5 mg of Finasteride and is indicated for BPH. Propecia contains 1 mg of Finasteride and is indicated for male pattern hair loss.

What is Finasteride?

Finasteride is a prescription drug that (depending on the dosage) is used to treat BPH or male pattern hair loss in men. Finasteride is not indicated for use by children or women, but some doctors prescribe it off-label for post-menopausal women for hair loss. 

Finasteride is part of a drug class called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. It works by blocking an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase from converting the hormone testosterone to the more potent hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT makes the prostate grow. By blocking the formation of DHT, much less DHT is produced, and the prostate shrinks.

Before you start the treatment, read the drug's printed information leaflet or medication guide. It will give you more information about Finasteride and provide you with a full list of the side effects of this drug. Consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns.

Before taking Finasteride, tell your healthcare professional about any medical conditions you have and medicines you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, and alternative medicines).

What doses of Finasteride are available?

Finasteride is available in 1 mg and 5 mg tablets, and the dosage is prescribed based on the indication. Take one Finasteride tablet each day, with or without food, and exactly as your doctor prescribes. Take your dose at the same time every day to help you to remember to take Finasteride regularly. Swallow the tablet whole (without breaking or crushing it) with a drink of water. 

Very important to note: Pregnant women/women of childbearing age must never take Finasteride because it can cause serious genital abnormalities in a male fetus. Pregnant women/women of childbearing age should not handle crushed or broken Finasteride tablets. Medicine from a crushed or broken tablet could be absorbed through the skin. Women who accidentally come into contact with a broken or crushed tablet should immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. 

What are the side effects of Finasteride?

Some, but not all, of the possible side effects of using Finasteride, include erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, swollen male breast tissue, and testicular pain. 

If you experience an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or throat, seek emergency medical treatment. 

Other side effects may occur. Seek medical help or contact your healthcare provider if adverse effects do not go away or become bothersome, or if you have any other questions about Finasteride. You can also make a report to the FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.