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How much does Propecia cost?

Alopecia or baldness is one of the major concerns of many males today. Some are caused by hereditary reasons and others are side effects of their maintenance medications. But hair loss isn’t bad as it seems compared to the good old days. Among the recent medical breakthroughs for the treatment of hair loss is the use of Propecia. What is Propecia? Where can I buy Propecia pills? How much does Propecia cost? Let this article answer all the questions that you may have.

Also known as finasteride, Propecia is a prescription drug that is especially made for men who exhibits pattern hair loss or androgenic alopecia. It is usually prescribed to increase hair growth and in the prevention of hair loss. It shouldn’t be indicated for women and children. Studies have shown that Propecia doesn’t work for women in the postmenopausal stage with alopecia. Propecia is used to treat a patter hair loss in men usually prevalent in the anterior mid scalp and at the top of the head. If taken by pregnant women, Propecia may affect the male organ development of the fetus. Just like any other drug, men who are currently taking this medication are likely to experience its adverse effects such as decreased libido, difficulty in getting an erection and decreasing amounts of semen. However, these side effects are reversible and therefore diminished with discontinued use.

How much does Propecia cost?

The price of the drug may vary from one drugstore to another. It can even be way cheaper if you try to get it online from the manufacturer’s site itself. Propecia would cost about $2/tab in most pharmacies. If you want to go for the generic drug, you are likely to pay around $1.75 for every pill. Most online retailers accept bulk and monthly orders. Costco offers their clients a 30-day supply for only $64. Drugstore.com, on the other hand, offers a total of 90 day supply for $180. The market tends to be more competitive online and prices are undeniably lower.

If you plan to get the generic version of Propercia which is finasteride, make sure it has the same dosage. Typically, Propecia dose is about 1milligram per day. Finasteride can sometimes come in 5mg tablets to treat prostate diseases. Look for a 1mg finasteride tablet or pill, the suggested dosage for hair loss.  Before even planning to purchase this drug, try to check with your health insurance company if they can include it in their coverage.

Propecia’s official manufacturer, Merck features online coupon codes that you can use for your purchase. The company offers a Propecia Persistence Program for old and new clients. They feature a $60 coupon for their new customers during the initial month’s purchase. That’s a lot of savings already. On a customer’s 4th transaction, they offer a $200 discount coupon code for a 90-day supply. The good thing about this program is that they offer a refund program for customers who haven’t had much success for over a year of Propecia treatment.

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  1. frank on August 3rd, 2010 10:22 am

    Generic propecia costs lesser than propecia. There are online pharmacies like International Drug Mart which give discount with coupon too.

    You can avail $10 discount when you order above $70 and 10% discount when you order less than $70 – Only at International Drug Mart

    The coupon codes 15C2G, 15CNP and 15HAN

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