PROPECIA vs PROSCAR
Independent side-by-side comparison.
Rating
70/100
70/100
Pharmacy pays
~$2.07 /30
~$2.07 /30
Type
RX
RX
Active ingredient
FINASTERIDE
FINASTERIDE
Dosage forms
Tablet
Tablet
Drug class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Boxed warning
None
None
Half-life
about 5 to 6 hours in men aged 18 to 60 (mean terminal half-life; after IV dosing the label reports a mean of 4.5 hours, range 3.3 to 13.4 hours)
about 5 to 6 hours in men aged 18 to 60 (mean terminal half-life; after IV dosing the label reports a mean of 4.5 hours, range 3.3 to 13.4 hours)
Treats
Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia
Alopecia, Hirsutism, Prostatic Hyperplasia
Frequently asked questions
Which is better-rated, Propecia or Proscar?
Propecia and Proscar are tied at 3.5 out of 5 by our independent rating.
Which is cheaper, Propecia or Proscar?
Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $2.07 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.
What is the difference between Propecia and Proscar?
Both Propecia and Proscar share the active ingredient Finasteride.
Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.