Does UnitedHealthcare 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 UnitedHealthcare specifically requires
We have not found a UnitedHealthcare document specific to Propecia. The points below are sourced facts about UHC coverage in general.
About UHC coverage
- UHC describes its weight-loss prior authorization program as optional, for clients that elected to cover weight-loss products. UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy program 2026 P 1114-22 (weight loss), Sep 1, 2026
- First approvals differ by drug: 5 months for Wegovy, 6 months for Zepbound, 4 months for Saxenda. Renewals last 12 months. UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy program 2026 P 1114-22 (weight loss), Sep 1, 2026
- Renewal thresholds: at least 5% weight loss for Wegovy and Zepbound, 4% for Saxenda, 3% for Qsymia. UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy program 2026 P 1114-22 (weight loss), Sep 1, 2026
- North Dakota fully insured small-group and individual plans require a BMI of 40 or more for Wegovy or Zepbound. UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy program 2026 P 1114-22 (weight loss), Sep 1, 2026
- The program also covers state requirements for weight-loss drug coverage in California, New Mexico, North Dakota and New York. UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy program 2026 P 1114-22 (weight loss), Sep 1, 2026
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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.