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Does Aetna cover Propecia?

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Reviewed by the WeighedHealth Editorial Team against primary clinical sources — FDA labeling, peer-reviewed trials, and specialty-society guidelines.
Content current as of June 2026; updated when guidance or availability changes.

Commercial plans cover finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) at 5mg dose. Hair-loss 1mg dose (Propecia) typically NOT covered — considered cosmetic. Generic 1mg via telehealth $5-15/month cash.

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Commercial plans cover finasteride for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) at 5mg dose. Hair-loss 1mg dose (Propecia) typically NOT covered — considered cosmetic. Generic 1mg via telehealth $5-15/month cash.