Does Anthem cover Propecia?
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Plans that cover finasteride usually do so for benign prostatic hyperplasia (5 mg). The 1 mg dose for hair loss is often treated as cosmetic. Check your plan's drug list.
What Anthem specifically requires
We have not found a Anthem document specific to Propecia. The points below are sourced facts about Anthem coverage in general.
About Anthem coverage
- Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal: Wegovy, Zepbound and Saxenda were removed from the Medi-Cal Rx drug list for weight loss on January 1, 2026. Requests are still considered for Wegovy in MASH or cardiovascular disease, and Zepbound in sleep apnea. Anthem Blue Cross (Medi-Cal): GLP-1 Coverage Considerations, Nov 14, 2025
- Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal: Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, Victoza and Trulicity stay on the drug list restricted to type 2 diabetes. Anthem Blue Cross (Medi-Cal): GLP-1 Coverage Considerations, Nov 14, 2025
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Plans that cover finasteride usually do so for benign prostatic hyperplasia (5 mg). The 1 mg dose for hair loss is often treated as cosmetic. Check your plan's drug list.