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Among conventional retailers, Publix had the lowest prices for both Propecia and finasteride in September. But your savings in both time and money might make it wiser for you to order online from eDrugstore.com.
Research scientists in laboratories across the globe are searching for even more effective weapons against the scourge of male pattern baldness. This form of hair loss affects a whopping 85 percent of all men to some degree by the time they reach the age of 50. Also known as androgenetic alopecia, male pattern baldness also affects women, although not nearly as much as it does men.
While research into more advanced hair-loss treatments continues, the best weapons against hair loss available now are Propecia and its generic equivalent, finasteride. Of finasteride, which is also the active ingredient in Propecia, the American Hair Loss Association says it’s “the first line of attack for all men interested in treating their male pattern baldness.”
What Causes Baldness?
Male pattern baldness is caused by excessive levels of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a derivative of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone. DHT causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles to the point that they can no longer support hair growth.
So how do Propecia and finasteride combat male pattern baldness? They inhibit an enzyme known as type II 5-alpha reductase, which increases DHT levels by triggering the conversion of testosterone into DHT. With less of the enzyme around to serve as a catalyst, DHT levels remain lower and interfere less with normal hair growth.
This blog post looks at September prices for both Propecia and its generic alternative at 18 pharmacy retailers — 15 brick-and-mortar chain stores and three online suppliers. Here’s how September prices stacked up.
- CVS, $9.50 for Propecia; $7.32 for finasteride
- Walgreens, $9.75; $7.98
- Walmart, $8.64; $5.63
- Rite Aid, $9.75; $7.98
- Kroger, $9.96; $7.30
- Target (owned by CVS), $9.50; $7.32
- Publix, $4.73; $1.58
- Costco, $9.67; $7.32
- Meijer, $9.96; $7.57
- Fred’s, $9.96; $7.57
- Hy-Vee, $9.96; $7.57
- Medicine Shoppe International, $10.48; $8.82
- Winn-Dixie, $9.96; $7.82
- Stop & Shop, $9.96; $7.32
- Giant Food Stores, $9.96; $7.32
- eDrugstore (online), $5.41; $1.14
Publix Had Best Prices
Among conventional retailers, Publix had the lowest price for Propecia — $4.73 for a 1-milligram tablet — in September. The next lowest price for the same-size dose of the brand-name was at Walmart, which charged $8.64 for the comparable dose. Publix also had the lowest price — $1.58 for a 1-milligram tablet — for finasteride.
Of the online suppliers, only eDrugstore.com has brand-name Propecia available for sale and at a price — $5.41 per 1-milligram tablet — far lower than most brick-and-mortar retailers. The online prescription drug service’s price for finasteride — $1.14 for a 1-milligram tablet — was lower than those of all conventional pharmacies.
Other Factors to Consider
But price is not the only consideration when you choose to order your prescription drugs online. The prices at eDrugstore cover not just the medications but a number of added-value services as well.
Among the most important of those is its complimentary online consultation service, which allows you to exchange information online with a licensed U.S. physician who can authorize a prescription if appropriate.
By ordering online, you’ll also avoid the hassle of travel to and from the local drugstore plus any time spent waiting for your prescription to be filled. If all this sounds appealing to you, visit eDrugstore’s Hair Loss page to learn more.
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