Finasteride
63 NDCs across 16 manufacturers|59 Generic,4 Brand
Finasteride is used to treat alopecia, hirsutism, prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic neoplasms, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
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The brand product was first FDA-approved on Jun 19, 1992, and the first generic was approved Jun 19, 2006. FDA's Orange Book lists 16 AB-rated (therapeutically equivalent) products for this ingredient. In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $97 million on Finasteride across 7.4 million claims for 1.8 million beneficiaries.
Finasteride is available as 63 NDCs from 16 manufacturers (59 generic, 4 brand), with NADAC prices from $0.04 to $5.70 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 153× the cheapest. Every pack size and labeler in this drug market is compared side-by-side below.
Total NDCs
63
59G / 4B
Manufacturers
16
competing in market
Price Spread
$0.04 – $5.70
per EA
7d Activity
avg +0.9% WoW · of 63 NDCs
Market Price Trend
Monthly average NADAC per unit, split by generic and brand.
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. manufacturer profile
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Manufacturer Breakdown
16 manufacturers producing FINASTERIDE(3 pricing outliers)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finasteride used to treat?
Finasteride is used to treat alopecia, hirsutism, prostatic hyperplasia and prostatic neoplasms, per the National Library of Medicine's MED-RT classification.
When did Finasteride become available as a generic?
FDA approved the first generic Finasteride (ANDA) on Jun 19, 2006. The Orange Book currently lists 16 AB-rated products for this ingredient, meaning FDA considers them therapeutically equivalent to the brand.
How much does Medicare spend on Finasteride?
In 2024, Medicare Part D spent $97 million on Finasteride across 7.4 million claims for 1.8 million beneficiaries.
How many Finasteride products are on the market?
The Finasteride drug market contains 63 NDCs from 16 manufacturers — 59 generic and 4 brand products.
What is the price range for Finasteride?
NADAC reference prices for Finasteride range from $0.0372 to $5.7018 per EA — the most expensive product costs about 153× the cheapest.
Is generic Finasteride cheaper than brand?
The average generic NADAC for Finasteride is $0.0731 per EA, versus $4.7392 for brand-labeled products — brand versions average about 65× the generic price.
Which manufacturers make Finasteride?
16 manufacturers list Finasteride in NADAC. Ranked by number of NDCs, the largest are Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc. (9), Ascend Laboratories, LLC (8), Accord Healthcare Inc. (6), Aurobindo Pharma Limited (6), Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. (6).
How has the price of Finasteride changed recently?
Over the past 7 days, 37 Finasteride NDCs rose and 3 fell, with a market-wide average change of +0.9%.